"They're not even within 100 miles of Baghdad. They are not in any place. They hold no place in Iraq. This is an illusion... they are trying to sell to the others an illusion"

This quote by Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf is describing the United States military forces during the Iraq War. He is stating that the United States forces are not even close to Baghdad, and they are not in any place in Iraq. He is indicating that the United States forces are trying to create an illusion that they are in a powerful position in Iraq, when in reality they are not. He is attempting to emphasize that the US forces are not in a position of power in Iraq, and that they are not as close to Baghdad as they are trying to make it seem. He is attempting to challenge the United States forces and their claims of power in Iraq.