Great News From Iraq

Well, not great. In fact, bloody awful news.

First, fighting continues in Najaf, which strategy seems guaranteed to piss off all of the Shi'a Muslims in the world, and doesn't sit very well with most Sunnis, either. The linked article also notes that heavy fighting has occurred in several other cities in southern Iraq.

Second, and relatedly, according to the Information Clearing House, the Iraqi south has threatened secession.

Finally, as always, Juan Cole gives us an update on the entire FUBAR situation.