Even the Lebanese tourism sector has been hit since many believe Lebanon will be affected by a US strike against Syria
The real gain that the US has had from these threats is a huge economic impact on the Syrian economy
3rd a military strike can't be described as "limited" there might be a reply from Iran, Syria, Hizbollah it might become a war.
1st of all they put Israel under direct threat. 2nd action without the UN approval will have bad implications on US- Russian China relations
In my opinion a military strike will not happen against Syria because the US congress will find that the situation is too complicated.
Because if the Syrian Government keeps gaining on the ground why should it negotiate or go to Geneva or prepare for waivers.
The recent statements by the US governments are to tilt the favor to the US and its Allies before Geneve 2.
Recently the Syrian Army and its supporters have made strategic gains on the ground. These gains made them have an advantage before Geneve
Since the Syrian Army has been making gains on the ground that doesn't settle well with Washington and Tel Aviv
The west just wants to hit a couple military targets for the Syrian army to give the rebels a "boost"
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To Punish not to topple, then Geneva 2. It seems these ‘assurances’to #Assad from USG are designed to contain reaction & limit expectations.
Assad also has the Yakhont missile which is the fastest sea to sea missile. Even faster than sea to sea missiles in the US arsenal
If Assad has received the S300 missile defense system it could wipe out any cruise missiles trying to hit his military targets.
The silence of the Syrian government and its backers has me worried. They seem confident and will respond to any foreign aggression.