In a White House background briefing, George W. Bush surprised TV news executives with a stark warning about an imminent crisis with Iran, and he presented an alarmist vision of a region-wide explosion.

Then, Bush inserted language in his Iraq War speech suggesting cross-border attacks against Iran and Syria and announcing deployment of Patriot missiles.

All this comes amid reports that Israel may be preparing for risky air strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Finally, the mainstream U.S. media may be taking the prospect of a wider war seriously.

For the full story of how Bush shocked the TV anchors, go to the independent ConsortiumNews.Com.

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