We're Havin' an A-War/A Nuclear A-War

Alternate title: "Let's You & Him Fight!" Saber-rattling time (again) at the O. K. Corral. (Mix those metaphors!)

The United States protested the Israeli strike against Iraq in 1981, but its comments in recent months have amounted to an implicit endorsement of the Israeli strike in Syria. Pentagon officials said that Israel’s air forces usually conducted a major early summer training exercise, often flying over the Mediterranean or training ranges in Turkey where they practice bombing runs and aerial refueling. But the exercise this month involved a larger number of aircraft than had been previously observed, and included a lengthy combat rescue mission.

What's the scenario now? This happens before the election, or just before Bush & Cheney leave office, just ahead of the sheriff w/ an eviction notice?