Once again several situations with Iran are barely making local news headlines or backpages for that matter. Of note, Russia and China are both urging the UN not to take harsh measures against Iran citing stability in the region. The argument can be made that both countries have economic ties to Iran, however, one could theorize that both China and Russia are within "range" of the 25 long-range missiles that North Korea generously made available to Iran last week.

These new weapons in the hands of men who believe they have a direct connection to the Prophet, should give every neighboring nation as well as Europe, the jitters.

If one considers that a country who incites violence over the drawing of a cartoon, can now successfully lob a missile over to Denmark, France, or any nation within reach that offends Islam, Russia and China's stance is understandable. They are terrified.

Enter Israel.

Anyone with an ounce of understanding the Israeli mindset should be concerned for the welfare of our planet. The building rhetoric from Iran coupled with a gross underestimation of Israel's abilities should be generating an intervention from all concerned nations. Global Warming will become a very moot point.

Consider: Israel is a nuclear power
Consider: The Israeli's have never backed down when under extreme threat - they defend and take pre-emptive action where necessary
consider: Masada

Those not familiar with the history of Israel should study the phenomenon of Masada and the events that occurred on the rock.

In a nutshell, rather than surrender to Rome, the Israelis committed suicide.

This is a people that are stepped in tradition and have a long memory.

Consider: Those in power in Iran again believe they are acting with divine power.

Although many would argue that Iran is not yet capable of producing a nuclear weapon; the fact's are that no one knows. What one can garner is that: Iran has long-range missiles, Iran is enriching uranium; they have the ability and the delivery systems in place.

Will a country whose divine mission is to eradicate all Jews, Christians and Infidels stop at the destruction of Israel?

Doubtful.

Although many may not agree with China and Russia's begging that Iran not be antagonized; at some point in the near future, the nations of the Earth must take action against Iran; it is simply self-preservation.