by Michael Snyder, End Of The American Dream:

This is the most dangerous moment that we have seen in the Middle East in modern times.  As you will see below, Israel has decided to hit Iran.  There is still debate about whether it should be a devastating blow or a more limited strike.  But in either case, the Iranians are pledging to retaliate.  In fact, the Iranians are promising to respond to any attack with overwhelming force.  Needless to say, that would certainly provoke another response from Israel.  The cycle would continue until someone finally decides that enough is enough.  But what if neither side backs down and the conflict escalates to an unthinkable level?