More details on 'State-Sponsored Terrorism'

CNN says:

The official said two unknown gunmen in full Arabic dress began firing on civilians in central Basra, wounding several, including a traffic police officer. There were no fatalities, the official said.

So... it wasn't just opening fire on police. It was opening fire on civilians.

Yet, ironically, British Defense Ministry Secretary John Reid says:

He said British forces "remain committed to helping the Iraqi government for as long as they judge that a coalition presence is necessary to provide security.

Reid appears to imply that British forces will help the Iraqi govt against... British forces.