War in the middle east between Israel and at least one (or more) of the usual suspects (Iran, Syria, Hizballah, etc.). Either side may be the instigator.
The rumor is that Iran or one of its proxies will carry out a pre-emptive strike before the summer is out. This is the theory of Maj. Gen. Vallely. The conflict may remain conventional, or could use wmds (biological, chemical, nuclear). |