War threat - Blair must counsel Bush wisely

IT would appear to be a welcome development that US President George Bush is to seek UN support for whatever action is to be taken against Iraq.

At least it suggests Mr Bush seems prepared to listen to the opinions of other world leaders, rather than going it alone against Saddam Hussein.

Let us hope that is so. However, his administration is already engaged in convincing the American people that a confrontation with Iraq is inevitable, despite the fact it purports to be in consultation with Britain and other permanent members of the Security Council.