Higher, Further, Faster...Into a New Middle East Crisis?!

Boom! Did Someone Order Extra Explosions?

Hey Galaxy! Your friendly neighborhood Captain Marvel here reporting live from…well not *live* live because someone decided to launch a fireworks display that's a bit too close for comfort. Word on the street – or rather from NBC News – is that Israel decided to give Iran a little wake up call with some airstrikes. Apparently they weren't happy with Iran's 'nuclear program.' You know the thing everyone's been side eyeing for a while now. As I always say 'Let's show them that we can be better,' but I guess that doesn't apply to everyone huh?

Commander Down! Uh Oh...

Apparently the strikes were so effective that they took out Hossein Salami the Commander in Chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps. Yikes. Israel's Defense Minister Katz immediately declared a state of emergency and warned about incoming missiles and drones. Reminds me of the Kree Skrull War only…way less green. Netanyahu followed up with a promise that the operation will continue until the threat is 'removed'. Sounds like someone's been watching too many superhero movies if you ask me. But I mean I do approve of using whatever means necessary to protect your population and maintain peace. I do have to say though this situation is definitely giving me 'I have nothing to prove to you' vibes.

Collateral Damage: When Tehran Gets a Rude Awakening

Unfortunately it’s not all sunshine and rainbows – or you know strategic strikes and political maneuvering. Iranian media reported fatalities in Tehran. Reports say that Israel is also targeting high ranking Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists. Talk about escalating quickly! The strikes apparently hit Natanz Khandab and Khoramabad. Not exactly tourist hotspots at the moment I assume. This is all starting to feel like the Accusers are running the show.

Money Talks (and Panics): Oil and Stocks Take a Dive

As if things weren't chaotic enough oil prices jumped like a Skrull jumping out of a cake and U.S. stock futures took a nosedive faster than I can fly across the galaxy. Seems like everyone's getting a little nervous about a bigger regional war. Can't say I blame them. It's always about that green stuff huh?

Uncle Sam Says...? 'Not It!'

Now you're probably wondering where the good ol' US of A is in all of this. Well President Trump was apparently briefed but the official line is 'We are not involved.' Secretary of State Rubio chimed in saying that Israel believes it was necessary for self defense. So basically we're sitting this one out while eating popcorn in the Situation Room. Smart move. I mean as Fury always says “Last time I trusted someone I lost an eye.” Just saying. But I do wonder how much confidence Trump actually had considering he said he felt “less confident now than I would have been a couple of months ago” a deal could be reached to avoid this.

Social Media Mayhem and a Final Thought

Of course social media is having a field day with videos of explosions and the sound of jets. Because nothing says 'peaceful resolution' like grainy footage and panicked commentary. On a serious note things are getting dicey out there. Let's hope cooler heads prevail and everyone remembers that sometimes the best superpower is diplomacy. Danvers out!