Perhaps that could open a back door to the UN having a "vital
role" in the reconstruction of Iraq? Russia, France, Germany,
etc. eat some hefty debt. The US, UK, & Austrailia act
magnanamous & allow the UN to attempt to become "relevant". We
help the smarmy three by giving them some reconstruction
contracts & they help restore the peace, under US/UK
supervision.
Everyone has a chance to save face.
Just a SWAG.