WAR.WIRE
Iraqi PM gives go-ahead for US-led assault on Fallujah
BAGHDAD (AFP) Nov 08, 2004
Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Monday he has authorised US-led military forces and Iraqi forces to enter the rebel-held city of Fallujah.

"I have given my authority to the multinational forces, I have given my authority to the Iraqi forces... we are determined to clear Fallujah from terrorists," Allawi said, responding in English to a question at a Baghdad news conference.