A Drone coming from the East, likely launched by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, crashed into the Red Sea earlier off the Coast of Eilat in Southern Israel. While several Interceptors were launched, it appears that the Drone fell by itself into the Sea.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed Responsibility for the launched of a Drone earlier today towards the City of Eilat in Southern Israel, with the Drone having crashed before reaching Israeli Territory.

Several Iranian Officials have told the New York Times that the Supreme-Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, has ordered the Armed Forces to prepare for War with Israel, but only if Israel decides to launch a Large-Scale Attack against Iran. Military and Defense Officials have reportedly prepared and are preparing several Responses to an Israeli Strike, with the Scope of these Responses depending on the Severity of the Attack. If Israel only launches a Limited Strike against Iranian Military Bases as well as Warehouses and Sites containing Missiles and Drones, Iran may possibly not Respond; however Khamenei has directed that a Response be certain if Israel decides to Target the Iranian Oil Industry, Energy Sector, Nuclear Facilities, or Senior Officials.

Initial Reports of an Israeli Strike on a Chalet where several Journalist from Hezbollah-Affiliated Media Outlets were staying near the Town of Hasbaiyya in Southern Lebanon, with at least Three Journalists reported to have been Killed while several others were Injured.

Two Employees of Al-Mayadeen, a Photojournalist and a Technician, as well as a Journalist with Hezbollah’s Al-Manar, were Killed by an Israeli Airstrike tonight on a Chalet and Hotel near the Town of Hasbaiyya in the Mountains of Southern Lebanon. The Hotel which was Targeted contained Journalists from several Media Outlets across Lebanon, most Hezbollah-Affiliated.

Red Alerts within the last few minutes for the Haifa District of Central-Northern Israel.

A Group of Israeli Civilians crossed the Security Barrier and entered the Gaza Strip last night, before being almost Immediately Detained and Arrested by a Quick-Response Group of the Israel Defense Force and turned over to Israeli Police.

UPDATE: A Surface-to-Surface Missile launched from Lebanon towards Central Israel, was Intercepted earlier by the Israeli Aerial Defense Array.

Tons of U.S. Air Force Aerial-Refueling Tankers are currently operating over Europe and the Mediterranean, including at least 5 KC-135s and 4 KC-46s, with several Squadrons of Fighter Aircraft likely being Fueling heading to the Middle East.

Nine Israelis were Injured as a result of a Rocket Impact on a Gym within the Arab Town of Majd al-Krum in Northern Israel, with Two Injuries described as Serious.

UPDATE: Most of the roughly 10-15 U.S. Air Force KC-135 and KC-46 Aerial-Refueling Tankers seen earlier today over Europe and the Mediterranean are returning to their Bases, while some continued on to the Middle East. It is still not know what Aircraft any of the Tankers were Ferrying or what exactly was going on.

The Mystery of today’s Tanker Activity over the Mediterranean has been Solved, with U.S. Central Command announcing the arrival of F-16CJs with the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany to Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. F-16CJs and the 480th specialize in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD).

This however does not the explain the Dozen or so other Aerial-Refueling Tankers that were seen over Europe this morning, as well as several which crossed the Atlantic from the United States. Lots of Aircraft are being moved around in preparation for a Confrontation with Iran.

UPDATE: Two Israelis who were Injured today by a Hezbollah Drone Attack on a Gym in the Town of Majd al-Krum in Northern Israel, have Died in the Hospital.

According to Bloomberg, the United States has offered Defensive Assurances to Saudi Arabia if they are Attacked by Iran or its Proxy Groups.

CCTV Footage showing one of the Rocket Impacts earlier today within the Arab Town of Majd al-Krum in Northern Israel, as well as the Sound of several Interceptions.

Saudi Arabia had previously said that would require Security Assurances from the United States in exchange for Normalized Relations with Israel, this is may be the First Step.