Off-Topic: Did You Forget About the Middle East Tensions?

It is easy to go through your busy day and forget about those far-away international news stories that tend to blend into the background. But one of those stories may just explode in the near future. We’ve all heard the news about Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, oil, nuclear weapons and how they’re all somehow intertwined. The chances of yet another Middle East war have been rising in recent years, and now seem to be at a fever pitch. President Obama has been doing a great job of negotiating for a peaceful resolution, but Middle East tensions have a way of not going away. If it occurs this conflict will involve more than just some rebels trying to overthrow a government (not that that isn’t a big deal). This conflict would involve several nations.

I’m not saying such a conflict is imminent or unavoidable. Cooler heads hopefully will prevail. But it’s good to be aware of this very real possibility.