Today’s WSJ Opinion Journal editorial, “Afghan Lessons,” quotes Turkey’s Defense Minister on the prospect of a U.S. push into Iraq: “‘We don’t wish an operation in Iraq, but new conditions would bring new evaluations to our agenda.'”

The “indispensable new condition,” the Journal wryly notes, “would be an American President serious about the job.” Even the Saudis have changed their tune on the Iraq question. “[A]t least now they’d support a U.S.-led coup in Baghdad, if not yet a free election.”

This is heartening news. Reached for comment, the vaunted “Arab Street,” covered in egg, had this to offer: “If you run into Edward Said, will you do me a solid? Have him give me a ring? We really need to talk.”

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