June 26, 1993

U.S. launches cruise missile attack on Iraqi intelligence HQ, destroying it and 3 civilian houses, killing 8. Attack is in retaliation for alleged Iraqi assassination attempt on former Pres. Bush during his April visit to Kuwait. (WP 6/27)

Fateh releases 24 FRC ("Abu Nidal" group) mbrs. in Sidon, Lebanon, says it will release more soon in goodwill gesture. (AFP 6/26 in FBIS 6/30)