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To: Ilaine who wrote (85716)	3/24/2003 4:20:13 PM
From: Sun Tzu	Respond to of 281500

I think you should re-read the article. Especially this part: "It seems that the US is still continuing to oppose the Kurdish fighters entering Mosul and Kirkuk," wrote Asharq al-Awsat. "However, Ankara has asked Washington to change its position given that the Kurds are the only active and combatant force of the Iraqi opposition who are close to the two cities, and can use their military experience, as well as the US support, to liberate them." It seems to me that Iran and Turkey have come to an agreement...btw, the administration did not like the idea of a transitional government once it realized those opposition leaders they like don't have credibility in Iraq and the rest don't want the boot prints all over the map...if you can, dig up some of the debates that was going on when Bush was considering an opposition transitional government. ST

To: Ilaine who wrote (85716)	3/24/2003 4:54:44 PM
From: Sun Tzu	Respond to of 281500

On second thought the article doesn't make much sense to me beyond pointing out that both Turkey and Iran want to have a more active role. I'll have to look up other sources and see if I can come to a conclusion. ST