Say it with me nice and slow..."potential" for civil war

UN Statement by Annan

Iraq at the crossroads:

Annan warns of risk of potential breakdown into civil war

"The Iraqi people and their leaders have arrived at an important crossroads: if they are able to build firm foundations for the common interest of all Iraqis, the promise of peace and prosperity will be within reach. However, if current patterns of discord and violence prevail for much longer, there is a grave danger of a breakdown of the Iraqi State, and potentially of civil war. "