It doesn't seem like WW3 but the U.S. is using the Jews to instigate Iran, and perhaps Syria. Until Russia says "back off or else"... you won't see cooler heads prevail. But if they don't intervene U.S. conservatives and the Jews know it's their last chance to have a knock down drag out for land and oil... otherwise, a democratic congress will likely pull the plug on further U.S. expansion in the region.

The good news is Bush can no longer characterize further conflict as a war on terror.