Bush warns Iran

US President George W Bush warned on Tuesday that he would hold Iran responsible if it hit American ships and warned the Islamic Republic not to behave provocatively in Gulf waters. 8220;If they hit our ships, we will hold Iran responsible,8221; Bush told a small group of journalists. 8220;They8217;d better be careful and not be provocative.8221;

Rice makes surprise visit

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice flew to Baghdad on Tuesday, the White House said. Rice8217;s trip, which was not previously announced. At a press conference with the Iraqi foreign minister, Hoshyar Zebari, Rice praised the law, and said Iraq was making progress on both security and political reconciliation.