New York Times: American plan to attack Iraq's center

The New York Times daily said Monday "senior administration and Pentagon officials say they are exploring a new if risky approach: take Baghdad and one or two key command centers and weapons depots first, in hopes of cutting off the country's leadership and causing a quick collapse of the government," in order to avoid use of large forces in an invasion attack, which cause concern to the Gulf states.

The paper reported that "The advantages and risks of strikes aimed deep inside the country and radiating outward are now under active discussion, according to senior administration and Defense Department officials."