An Iraqi communique, broadcast by Baghdad Radio, said in part: "Our heroic soldiers entered the Saudi town of Khafji today and destroyed enemy troops there.

Born in the Saudi town of Zilfi, Sheik Tariki received his early education in Kuwait and Cairo.

The latest update shows them already past the Saudi town of Sabya and driving north.

Jan. 29 Iraq captures Saudi town of Khafji.

Several reporters operating independently, in violation of official rules, entered the Saudi town and provided the most vivid accounts of the battle.

Iraq responded by firing several Scud-B missiles at Riyadh and other Saudi towns.

The officer also said the Saudis are believed to have captured a senior Iraqi officer in the border skirmish last month at Khafji, a Saudi coastal town.

The boat used in the Cole attack was purchased in the Saudi town of Jizan, officials said.

The plan was signed in October in the Saudi town of Taif by Muslim and Christian members of Lebanon's legislature.

Jan. 29 Iraqi captures Saudi coastal town of Khafji.