The Iraqis confirmed it when they claimed a.) there had been no damage and b.) they had caught and killed the perps (though they did not identify their political persuasion).
"I don't think we can rid Iraq of Saddam without ground forces, and I'm afraid it's looking like those will be ours exclusively."
I agree. But, while the Euros may stand aside, so will the other Arab countries -- privately happy to be rid of the local crazed bully.
And we may not be totally alone. The Turks might join this show. And who would you rather have on your side: the French...or the Turks?
Trick question. The French are never on anybody's side.
But I'll take the Turks over any NATO country except Britain.