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http://www.alertsusa.com/On the Eve of War: Situation ReportAug 28, 2013
What You Need to KnowBetween Aug 26-28, AlertsUSA issued the
following
Flash messages to subscriber mobile devices:8/27
Overnight: Russia and China warn US over striking Syria, US
diplomatic and mil facilities worldwide on heightened alert, world
stock markets down, oil rising.
8/26
War Prep: Sources report Western fighter jets and t***sports have
begun arriving at Britain's Akrotiri airbase on Cyprus, ~ 100
miles from Syrian coast.
8/26
SecState Kerry: "All evidence says chem weapons used in Syria."
Syria & Iran threaten retaliation against Israel w/strategic
weapons if attacked by US / allies.
Be advised that the U.S. could be at war in Syria within hours.
One by one European nations are making public statements on being
in agreement with intelligence showing that chemical weapons were
used in Syria and the nation's military being the guilty party.
Just this morning NATO Chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Prime
Minister of Denmark, stated that use of such weapons was
"unacceptable and cannot go unanswered."
Israel has put their foreign embassies worldwide on high alert and
is calling up military reserves. Russia is continuing the
evacuation of citizens from Syria (estimated during peace time
between 50-100K). Airports in the region are surging with
departures. Reports out of Syria indicate the government is
evacuating defense and intelligence-related facilities throughout
Damascus.
Jordanian officials say there will be no attacks launched on
Syria from their soil though it is already widely known the U.S.
and allied forces have been building up within the country for
months (see this and this). Iran's PressTV is also reporting that
U.S. forces are massing on the Jordan-Syria border. The 22 member
of the Arab League are urging 'deterrent' measures', though not
explicitly calling for military action.
A short time ago, both China and Russia issued another warning
about striking Syria.
Timing
While modern warfare is easily carried out anytime of the day or
night, it is likely an attack on Syria will be launched during
late night or early morning hours. There are several reasons for
this, but most importantly, it minimizes civilian deaths as most
are at home and not around target sites.
Damascus is 7 hours ahead of New York. Thus, 5:00PM in New York is
12:00AM in Damascus.
What This Means to You
In addition to ramifications for defense forces, early on it is
highly likely Americans will see much higher gas prices. According
to the French multinational banking and financial services company
Socit Gnrale S.A. , the world could see an immediate spike in oil
prices as high as $150 per barrel (Brent), ultimately settling
back to $125 per barrel. This will immediately t***slate into
higher prices at the gas pump. If these higher prices remain (for
instance, due to a widening of the war and oil and gas
infrastructure damaged or destroyed), expect higher prices for
food and goods due to increased t***sportation costs.
Additionally, it is common for financial markets to sell off
during wartime as investors move towards safety and stability.
As reported to AlertsUSA subscribers on 8/27, Syria and Iran have
stated that the first retaliatory step would be to attack Israel
using strategic weapons. If such an attack takes place, it is
hard to imagine Israel not responding with a heavy fist. If an
attack on Israel comes from Iran , the conflict will widen
quickly and dramatically.
Russia and China have repeatedly warned the U.S. against direct
military action in Syria. Both have openly vowed to protect Iran
at all costs, even if it meant starting another world war.
And as a final note, the international terror organization
Hezbollah, has repeatedly warned over the last two years that any
attack on Syria or Iran would result in attacks on U.S. citizens
and interests worldwide , including within the continental U.S