I do, somewhat
They were clearly surprised at the reaction of the Iraqi people to their acts. If their original assumption that the Iraqi people supported them and opposed the US invasion had been correct, then their "defense" of Iraq would have had a (partly) justifiable basis.
Instead they relied on inadequate information on what the Iraqi people wanted, looking only at evidence that supported their own biases. Kind of like we did. So far we may have had the people's support, but that could already be wearing thin.
I'm glad this news is getting out to a Muslim audience.