Saturday Headlines:

I don't want to put too much in today's post because it could obscure the video linked in the post below this one (from earlier today - if you haven't scrolled down, please do so):

First up: A very timely and germane column by Caroline Glick:

Column One: Fool Me Twice

Revolutionary Guard Starts Military Exercise In Iran's South

Israel, U.S. Divided Over Timing Of Potential Military Strike Against Iran

“It will take at least six months to see whether sanctions are effective and by then it may be too late,” said Kam, author of the 2007 book, “A Nuclear Iran: What Does it Mean, and What Can be Done.”

“We’re definitely using different clocks,” he said.

Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens Israel, U.S.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatened Israel on Friday, saying the Islamic Republic will help any nation or group that confronts the Jewish State, The Associated Press reported.

In remarks to worshippers during Friday prayers in Tehran which were broadcast on state TV, Khamenei said Iran would continue its nuclearprogram and warned that any military strike by the U.S. would only make Iran stronger.

What Will An Israeli Attack On Iran Look Like?

Earlier Friday, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatened Israel and said the Islamic Republic will help any nation or group that confronts the Jewish State.

Iran Says Europe Oil Ban Will Not Halt Nuclear Work

Americans Talk About An Israeli Strike On Iran But Prepare Own Offensive

There are now two potential triggers for a Middle East confrontation with Iran. They are closely interrelated: The urgent need for action this year to preempt Iran's nuclear bomb program before it is too late and the Syrian army's appalling and escalating butchery of civilians.