1st of all is the total confusion released to the media
One thing I notice is nobody is talking about oil
So far, just: If you do this, we will do that sort of huffing and puffing
Each day, it becomes more likely that this "battle" will be limited to sabre rattling.
On the one side, there are raging dimwits and religious fanatics
On the other, Iran
Escalation may be slow, but is almost inevitable