"It is an equally well-established fact that the best response to the universe's sense of humour is a stiff drink, a comfortable chair, and the quiet confidence that eventually, even the universe runs out of material."
Well. This is like starting D-Day but starting it in Denmark and sailing along the shores of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France to reach the Normandy. Maybe they could smile and wave from their ships to confuse the Iranians a bit.