France, Russia and Germany insist US acting illegally - disappointment is expressed by many countries over the initiation of war by the US.

. "It's a tragedy,'' said Chile's U.N. Ambassador Gabriel Valdes. "Another tragedy is going to begin now.'' - AP

It will either be a tragedy or a triumphant victory for the US. If the war ends quickly and the Iraqi army surrenders without much ressistance and US forces are being cheered by Iraqis into Baghdad, then it will be a vindication of US and British action.

If it becomes a protracted affair, with bitter street-to-street fighting and heavy civilian casualties, then it is a tragedy.
A tragedy of great proportions.