Reports this morning of an Iraqi attack on Syria. Bush says the road to peace will be long and tough, but Allied victory is on course, and it will provide a historic opportunity to bring peace to the region. There's been a big explosion in central London. Some eyewitnesses said up to 3 missiles came from the direction of the van. Others said mortar rounds were fired from the vehicle.
Police are at the scene, and the area has been sealed off.
Foreign journalists in Iraq have witnessed civilian death in Allied bombing raids. US says Iraqi military is placing anti-aircraft batteries in civilian areas in Iraq and Kuwait. Still no details of casualties. Attack was just over an hour ago. Up to 3 mortars fired at Number 10 Downing Street, London, where the war cabinet was meeting.