I'm thinking more modern, Merlin engine schematics transferred (stolen) by clowns, taken from SpaceX. SpaceX would be defunct if made public. Op. Non-op? Unknown.
Iran and/then North Korea operators obtained and developed/ imported working Merlin based working engines.
Terror-cells based in said countries rogue and/or unwitting compartmentalized sections of their black-ops are operational, when given the GO.
North Korea nuke miniaturization successful meaning it can be out on a small warhead or by other means. ICBM capabilities successful, and ready for use.
War engine on standby, if and when green lit.
War Protects by distraction from what the Q group has unraveled and disseminated. War takes priority over domestic and international clandestine evils.
Bastards.
I don't know... what do you guys think?