DOGS OF WAR

"... Iran's puppies of war in Gaza and their counterparts in Lebanon are a mixed blessing for their sponsors in Tehran. In Western capitals, the case for military action of some kind against Iran has become far more compelling... The Hamas putsch in Gaza strengthens the position of American hawks who favor a military strike against Iran... Wars start because no one wants to disown his dog... Tehran may have Hamas and Hezbollah on a leash, but it is the master that is dragged forward now, rather than the dog dragged back... The logical result is continued escalation until America and Iran stand off in earnest..."
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/IF19Ak03.html