Originally Posted by wehateporn

In the wider context:-

Russia warns Israel, West against attack on Iran
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...90M0F620130123

and keep in mind that the war on Syria is the start of the war against Iran, as the two countries are neighbors and are allied.

Step toward possible military intervention in Syria
The Pentagon is sending about 200 troops to Jordan to help deliver aid to refugees and to plan for possible military action, including a rapid buildup of forces.
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr...roops-20130418

So very quickly this can escalate into a full-scale proxy war between USA and Russia