"Iraq not in civil war", says Straw. Although Mr Straw conceded there was currently a "high level of slaughter" in Iraq. Mr Straw also commented on reports in US publication the New Yorker that the US is planning, if necessary, to attack facilities in Iran. The article also suggested the possibility of a nuclear strike."The idea of a nuclear strike on Iran is completely nuts," said Mr Straw. BBC Interview
Straw is trying to play down the Iran issue as there is no way the UK government could support an attck on Iran. I suspect that the message must be going to the White House that blair would be one of the first casualties of any attack. I doubt that Bush gives much of a toss though, for him loyalty is a one way street.
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