One has to wonder if someone is deliberately attempting to stir up a hot world war.

The propaganda in response to Russian airstrikes in defense of the Assad regime has been kicking into overdrive, as the media remains focused on this image – which is stirring heartstrings and putting Syria back in the headlines.

Just after this exploitative image went viral, the U.S. issued some veiled threats in the general direction of Russia, with regard to an allegedly close encounter between Syrian planes and U.S. special forces.