I'm hearing some rumors that the USA is upgrading Israeli military aircraft to be able to fly longer distances – including in-air-refuelling capabilities – in preparation for a strike against Iran later this month.
Any official word? Is it too late to keep away from a military war and instead keep on economic and cyberwarfare skirmishes? We all know what war would mean… the east vs. the west. And it's an auspicious year ahead, according to the eastern calendars…
…and finally, just interesting for conspiracy theorists, but the recent african cable-cutting may also be preparation for the strikes (link via +Charles An-y-man ). The timing, if the rumor is true, would be very appropriate: http://www.sott.net/articles/show/242414-Undersea-Internet-Cables-Cut-AGAIN-
sounds like it.
But the consequences far outweigh the 'perks'.