I cannot see Brown saying no to US requests for help in a future conflict. Quickest way to sort out Iraq is to partition the country into 3, then watch Iranian influence reveal itself in Southern Iraq. This could be a good time to lobby a future Tory administration. If they are so fond of deploying our Armed Forces around the World then how about some hard pledges on increased funds for UK Military. The Tories can sniff power. In their desire to cosy up to US policy makers after Howard's personal disaster, they will be even keener to please the US administration.
Stand by to stand by.