U.S. President George Bush, has recently informed Iraqi opposition groups that "he administration will not allow the Supreme Assembly of Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SAIRI) to lead the Shia opposition groups." In a report by the Internet site of the Al-Ettehad daily yesterday, Bush has informed Iraqi opposition leaders that he "will also not allow the military wing of the SAIRI to take part in any operations."

"The U.S. President has also asked that Iran not play any 'direct or indirect role' in Iraq," the site said.