Playing with matches 2

Another week has gone by since this post.

UPDATE: But why the rush?

The Washington Times, July 30th:

The forthcoming Russian anti-aircraft system in Iran may precipitate an early Israeli strike - or promote the posture of mutually assured destruction (MAD) between Israel and Iran. Both options look bad.

In March 2009, Russia will deploy modern S-300 long-range anti-aircraft missiles in Iran. By June 2009, they will become fully operational, as Iranian teams finish training with Russian instructors, according to U.S. and Russian sources. [more]

See also Reuters story of July 23rd.

Follow up posts three, four, five, six and seven.