Blink-182 Bassist Mark Hoppus Claims He Helped US Navy Capture Saddam Hussein
In a shocking revelation, Mark Hoppus, the bassist of renowned punk-rock band Blink-182, has claimed that he played a crucial role in the capture of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in 2003. According to a report by News18, Hoppus made this claim in his recently released autobiography, Fahrenheit-182.
As per the report, Hoppus was aboard the USS Nimitz, an American aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, as he was performing for the troops. During a candid conversation with a US Navy admiral, the musician shared his insights on how to capture the elusive Saddam Hussein. "Sir, I have a plan for how to catch Saddam Hussein," Hoppus reportedly said, as quoted by News18, citing A Journal of Musical Things.
Hoppus’ unique strategy involved the use of drones capable of broadcasting ultrasonic frequencies. These frequencies would then be used to triangulate Hussein’s location when he released his video messages from an unknown location. The musician explained that to determine Hussein’s exact whereabouts, the drone would release a videotape, allowing authorities to capture the time code and triangulate the embattled Iraqi president’s location.
"Sir, what about having drones fly all over the region in carpeting patterns, broadcasting time codes above the level of human hearing but at the level that a video recording would catch it," Hoppus said, as reported by News18. The admiral reportedly liked Hoppus’ idea, which involved using the ultrasonic data to pinpoint Hussein’s location.
Saddam Hussein was overthrown in the spring of 2003 and forced to flee Baghdad. After months of searching, the Iraqi leader was captured by US troops on December 13, 2003, from an underground hole located in a village near Tikrit, his hometown in northern Iraq. While the US army captured the former Iraqi president months after their rumoured meeting with Mark Hoppus, his involvement in the revolutionary capture of Saddam Hussein remains speculative.
The claims made by Hoppus have garnered significant attention, with many questioning the veracity of his story. However, as reported by News18, Hoppus’ account of his encounter with the US Navy admiral and his role in the capture of Saddam Hussein has been detailed in his memoir, Fahrenheit-182. It remains to be seen how this revelation will impact the public’s perception of the events leading up to Saddam Hussein’s capture.
In related news, the capture of Saddam Hussein was a significant milestone in the US-led invasion of Iraq, marking a major victory for the coalition forces. As reported by News18, the event was widely covered by news outlets around the world, with many hailing it as a major breakthrough in the war on terror.
The story of Mark Hoppus’ alleged involvement in the capture of Saddam Hussein has sparked a heated debate, with many calling for further clarification on the events leading up to the Iraqi president’s capture. As the news continues to unfold, one thing is certain – the claims made by Hoppus have shed new light on one of the most significant events of the 21st century.
This news article has been sourced from News18.
