Brett, if they do it I'm sure part of the reason is to get a response out of us. I just hope the response is much more than they anticipated. A good start would be totally ruining their communications and ability to coordinate, something I am sure we have the capability to do. I hadn't heard about the Chinese hospital ship and don't think I'd want any surgery done onboard it....
I heard Hugo Chavez was rushed to the hospital today. That may doom Iran's master plan, because I'm sure their show of incredible force had to involve logistical support from Venezuela. Even if they sent one of their Kilos (a pretty logical choice among the limited options), it can only carry enough fuel for a one-way trip to the Western Atlantic.
