Their missiles have been fueled and are ready for launch. They have a few days to launch them before the fuel corrodes the missiles.
I think Little Big Man is posturing right now. But if he has indeed fueled his missiles, he is committed to a defined timeline. He is insane. I still wonder at what Obama's reaction will be if US Army is hit. Will it be the uncertain, vacillating response of a Jimmy Carter? Or will he strike with the left hand of Mars!