Top stories 1) The United States further bolsters its military presence throughout the greater Mideast – in a move that the Pentagon believes has forced Iran to recalculate its belligerent intentions. 2) The Iranian-proxy Ansar-Allah boasts over targeting some 182 commercial vessels, since October 17th of 2023 – to date. 3) Cross-border hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border are seemingly intensifying.

