UPDATE: August 1, 2012
Iran is preparing for "war within weeks." We are removing this alert due to stagnation in the situation, but will replace it the moment conflict breaks out, which we believe will be very soon.
UPDATE: July 29, 2012
Israeli troops have been placed on alert and are ready to intervene in Syria and Lebanon in fear of Assad's fall or a chemical weapons attack. Gas mask sales in Israel amongst the public have gone through the roof, to the tune of 3700 a day. It may be go-time very soon.
UPDATE: July 24, 2012
Fighting now rages in Damascus, and in Aleppo, Syria's largest cities. Syrian and Rebel forces now clash significantly on a daily basis. Russian marines are reported to be ready to land, and may enter the fray. Iran has also suggested it will soon enter the fray should Assad's government be threatened. Sources also report that the threat of chemical weapons usage is very real, and will undoubtedly happen if foreign intervention in Syria's mercenary invasion takes place.
UPDATE: July 22, 2012
Fighting rages in Damascus. Attack gunships bombard rebel-held sectors of the capital. Assad has rebuilt his military command, and is now allowing Kurdish forces to conduct attacks against Turkey from Syrian soil in revenge for Turkish involvement in the mercenary uprising.
UPDATE: July 19, 2012
Fighting in Damascus has entered into its 5th straight day. Assad's wife has rumoured to have evacuated to Russia, perhaps along with her children. Assad himself has evacuated Damascus and fled to the coastal city of Latakia near the coastal batteries and Russian naval port of Tartus. The "war" may begin very soon.
UPDATE: July 17, 2012
The battle for Damascus is currently underway. Rebel divisions have entered into the city's southern suburbs with the intention of driving into the center and capturing control of the capital. 6 Syrian battalions stand between them and Assad, and are mercilessly pounding the two southern suburbs out of which the rebels have staged themselves in a hope of crushing their offensive or driving them back. The outcome of this battle may have serious repercussions for the entire Middle East. The Coming Crisis will keep a close eye on the situation.
UPDATE: July 14, 2012
Israel, Turkey and Jordan have been advised to begin preparing for a chemical weapons attack launched from Syria. How imminent such an attack may be, and its likeliness, remains entirely uncertain at this time. However, the Syrian military command has purportedly pre-selected their targets for chemical weapons strikes. The Coming Crisis strongly advises those currently living in the Middle East to begin preparing accordingly, and to acquire gas masks, protective gear and food and water supplies if an exit from the region is not possible.
UPDATE: July 13, 2012
Israeli military intelligence that the CC often turns to for credible information reports that Syria has indeed begun moving its chemical weapons out of storage and begun prepping its long range missile forces.
British and American intelligence sources have reported that Syrian forces are moving chemical weapons into the Homs region for possible use in the area. Should such an incident occur, it would no doubt invoke international intervention and potentially spark a regional war.
The Coming Crisis is keeping a close eye on the situation and will update readers as often as possible. We are investigating our sources to determine whether or not this is an actual military movement or simply Western propaganda, although many indicators suggest this may indeed be a legitimate action on the part of Assad's government.
EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. If you are living in the Middle East region, especially in Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, or Saudi Arabia, you are advised to consider planning an exit from the region if possible. War at this point seems imminent.
2. If you are unable to leave, immediately procure food, water and medicinal supplies in the event that transport is disrupted. Do not leave this until the last minute.
3. Acquire gas masks and protective gear, wearable, for windows and doors, etc. Re-study civil defense procedures.
4. Acquire batteries and a hand radio to receive emergency instructions in the event of conflict breaking out. Stay close to it. Listen to it and follow instructions given to you.
5. Whatever your scripture, do some reading. Whatever the follies of mankind, the steadfast are never beyond rescue.
The Coming Crisis will do its best to continue updating the situation as it unfolds.