RASHID All's Government already has collapsed and British and Imperial troops were nearing Baghdad from Fallujah, reports from the Middle East said today. Rashid Ah, Iraqi Premier, and his Foreign Minister, were expected to leave by plane for Turkey today to join their families, added the reports.
The Regent of Iraq, Prince Abdul Ilah, who has returned to his country with the collapse of Rashid All's regime, was reported to be proceeding to Baghdad from Basrah. He was quoted as saying that the troops had begun to desert Rashid Ah and that he intended to "issue a proclamation as soon as I re-enter Baghdad at the head of Iraqi troops, anajouncing my return and the formation of a lawful government.
British troops were last reported to be in control of the dykes of the upper Euphrates and within sixteen miles of Baghdad—United Press.
Cairo, May 26, 'The Traql Legation yesterday con-fried that a revolt broke out Saturday among the tribes support-{ng the Regent, who returned. last Week to Iraq aiter being ousted by Premier, Rashid All' Al-Gallant.
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