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Rare 2003 Photograph Reveals U.S. Soldier Guarding Gold Bars Recovered in Iraq

Summary by Hasan Jasim
A rare photograph taken in 2003 shows a U.S. soldier from the 173rd Airborne Brigade standing beside stacks of gold bars recovered during the early stages of the Iraq War — a moment that quietly reflects the economic and political collapse unfolding at the time. As Saddam Hussein’s government rapidly disintegrated, northern Iraq entered a period of chaos marked by looting, power vacuums, and the uncontrolled movement of state assets. During patr…
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Hasan Jasim broke the news in on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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