I think WW3 is more of a war for our minds than anything. With that being said, this warfare in the middle-east has been going on for quite some time, and it's UN/NATO against everyone it seems, with the US leading the propaganda train.
It's interesting to note that Iran & Syria are (I think, but I'm not sure) the last 2 countries remaining who have yet to submit to the major banking cabals that own the currency of every other country on earth.
And also, Iran and Syria are both making deals with Russia and China to sell their oil, not for USD but Ruble and Yuan.
USA cannot allow such heresy. Petrodollar deal must be protected at all costs. :P