Iran's navy offers to escort Gaza ships...are you kidding me?

I just read a story from Reuters (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37537320/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/) that states Iran's Elite Revolutionary Guards are ready to intervene and escort ships trying to break the blockade into Gaza.  While not surprised in their wishes I am surprised at the boldness and willingness to escalate a conflct.  If this does occur, this will be the start of WWIII.  This won't be just Iran against Israel.  Is Khamenei that crazy?