http://www.greatdreams.com/sacred/israeli-plane1.jpgFrom Haaretz: "The study analyzes three possible flight routes and concludes that the optimal and most likely one is the northern one that passes along the Syria-Turkey border, cuts across the northeastern edge of Iraq and leads into Iran. The central route passes over Jordan and is shorter, but would not be chosen for fear of political trouble with the Jordanians. Using the southern route, which passes over Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, might likewise lead to political entanglements."

UPDATE: From the story:  "The director of the CIA was recently sent on a secret mission to Israel to warn its leaders not to launch a surprise attack on Iran without notifying the Obama administration, the Times of London reported on Thursday."

This, just as Obama and Netanyahu prepare for a difficult meeting.

[H/T: All "UPDATE" credit to Salem's Charlie Richards]