Sorry if the only part of my comment that registered with you was the last sentence.
Let me rephrase. We're probably going to engage Iran, Syria, et al, either through heavy sanctions or militarilly, before it's all said and done. Feel better?
Still waiting for the alternatives. Any suggestions? I know!
Let's run to all our good friends at the UN! They'll know just what to do! Lord knows all those wonderful, brave countries are looking out for us.