Top stories: 1) Regional tensions run at an all-time high, as the Islamic Republic of Iran – in concert with its proxies – continue to make last minute preparations for a pledged ‘devastating strike’ against Israel. 2) Israel pledges to face Iran and its proxies on all seven fronts. 3) The United States announced the deployment of additional assets to the Middle East – while it prepares to stand by Israel in confronting the Iranian threat.

