Iraq's Sadr Overhauls His Tactics

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If true, is this what "victory" looks like?

Forcing the various militias to moderate, and then use them as a basis for political solution "might" be a solution.

I wouldn't be too optimistic. You can see that various aides say different things. Some say US has a role to play. Others say Iraqis should unite to expel the occupiers.

Also nobody is saying Mahdi army should disarm and/or integrate into Iraqi security forces. Basically they remain second largest force in Iraq, outside of governmental control and no intentions of disbanding.

Granted, moderation from it's high members is a good thing but there is moderation and there is moderation.