For the first time in six months, the U.S. resumed air attacks in Baghdad Wednesday. In the first of two bombings, a U.S. gunship destroyed an Iraqi dye factory that the U.S. claimed was a base for militants opposed to the U.S. occupation. Later a U.S. Apache helicopter bombed a van carrying Iraqis. Officials said two people died and three were injured in the attack. The U.S. claimed Iraqis were using the van to transport a mortar. Later upon searching van the U.S. found no mortar or ammunition though officials said a mortar was found nearby.