The Independent has learned that at the end of July, Bush is planning to declare military victory and claim the invasion of Iraq has been vindicated.
Bush wants 50 military bases, control of Iraqi airspace and legal immunity for all American soldiers and contractors.
The terms of the impending deal, details of which have been leaked to The Independent, are likely to have an explosive political effect in Iraq. Iraqi officials fear that the accord, under which US troops would occupy permanent bases, conduct military operations, arrest Iraqis and enjoy immunity from Iraqi law…
Oh woe, war is forever these grand plans…