A search for “thesaurus synonyms for showers” returns some interesting results, such as:
‘barrage, blitz, blitzkrieg, bombardment, cannonade, drumbeat, drumfire, flurry, fusillade, hail, salvo, storm, volley. Words Related to shower. broadside, earful.’
Remembering the rhyme “April showers bring May flowers” gives new meaning to next month and Qs words “Iran next”. This dust up in Syria could have been a way to bring forces closer to Iran for actions next month without raising suspicions...
Ya, spring showers, like an another but different arab spring perhaps?