The UN Atomic energy agency denied on Monday that the buildings in the photograph had any nuclear implication. They similarly disavowed the report thrust into Blair's hands. The think-tank report was similarly dismissed by the editor of Jane's Defence Weekly as containing nothing knew, and certainly offering no justification for attacking NOW.

So what will feeble weakheart Blair do now? Has he exposed to much of himself on this to go back now without losing face? Or can he see that he might just have a chance to win a Noble Peace Prize (and win the love of his people and party) if he makes a rapid about face, demobilizes, and leaves the fascists in Washington (and Rome) all alone?