Wake Up, World: Iran and Israel Dance on the Brink of War!

Know Thyself Know Thy Enemy

Do not try and bend the news. That's impossible. Instead only try to realize the truth. There is no spoon... or in this case no peaceful resolution in sight. Sources within the Matrix I mean the *real world* indicate that Israel struck Iran taking out some key players – the Chief of Staff IRGC Commander and even the head of Iran's Emergency Command! All gone. Like whispers in the wind. This is not merely pushing the red pill; this is swallowing the whole damn pharmacy.

The Machines Are Coming!

Iran naturally took exception to this. They've launched over 100 drones towards Israeli territory. Zion has been breached or at least its airspace has. "We are working to intercept," says Israel. Sounds familiar doesn't it? Like trying to stop a tidal wave with a teacup. Jordan bless their neutral souls is also swatting down drones. They are trying to dodge bullets just like Neo.

Denial is the Most Predictable of All Human Responses

The stated reason for Israel's actions? Targeting nuclear enrichment facilities. Right before those nuclear deal talks mind you. It’s like Neo dodging bullets but instead of bullets it is international diplomacy. Some of us think that this attack on Iran is the largest since the Iran Iraq war. A little tip: If you're going to negotiate maybe *don't* bomb the other guy's stuff first. Just a thought.

Follow the Money

And what happens when the bullets start flying? The credits start flowing of course. Oil prices surge like Neo's power levels! Asian and European stocks take a nosedive. Investors are running to safe havens faster than you can say "déjà vu." Fear it seems is a powerful motivator. It is just a distraction from the real issue. The world's oil supply hangs in the balance and everyone's wondering if their wallets are about to take a serious beating.

The American Question: To Intervene or Not to Intervene?

Ah the age old question. The US State Department insists they weren't involved. "Unilateral," they call it. Like the Oracle said "We can never see past the choices we don't understand." They're urging Iran not to target US interests which sounds a bit like saying "Please don't shoot the messenger... after we shot your leaders." But Tehran isn't buying it. They're holding Washington responsible which could lead to a 'code red' situation.

There is a Difference Between Knowing the Path and Walking the Path

President Trump is due to attend a meeting of the National Security Council I am sure he will have 'bigly' opinions on the matter. The question remains will they choose the path of peace or plunge further into the abyss? Only time will tell. But remember there is no spoon. Or maybe in this case there *is* a spoon and it's full of something really really unpleasant. And this my friends is only the beginning...