[bnelson44]

Last year, al-Maliki banned military operations in Sadr City without his approval after complaints from his Shiite political allies. But he later agreed that no area of the capital was off-limits, after President Bush ordered reinforcements to Iraq as part of the Baghdad security operation.

[SevenMinusOne]

Ops were never really banned for starters - That was all domestic BS spin.....Which is why I said that is exactly what these comments may be as well....Regardless, even that, is getting old.

He needs to step up and be firm. Sans the BS Shia spin.