- CENTCOM U.S. forces started another night of strikes against Iranian military targets at 6:45 p.m. ET today. This is the 13th consecutive night of strikes aimed to hold Iran accountable and diminish threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to commercial shipping.

- NYT: Iran turned down a ceasefire proposal from President Trump delivered to Tehran by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, according to Iranian and Iraqi officials

- Updated: Two men one Jewish wearing a kippah and one Asian were stabbed in separate attacks on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Both victims were hospitalized and are expected to recover. Police arrested 51-year-old Raul Morales, who witnesses and victims said yelled "Allahu Akbar" during the attacks. The NYPD is investigating a possible hate crime, says there is no known connection between the suspect and the victims, and is not seeking any other suspects. (NY Police commissioner)

- Israeli defense officials expect the U.S. will request Israel join strikes on Iran

- State Department tells U.S. citizens in the Middle East to prepare for EMERGENCY travel.

- Western intelligence agencies believe that Iran may launch the first strike against Israel (ynet)

- Trump: "I am considering a massive attack. Larger than anything that has been done before. I am close to making a decision."

- The conflict with Iran is rapidly escalating as the U.S. reportedly surges troops, military assets, and equipment to the region while expanding strikes deeper inside Iranian territory. President Trump warned Iran and the Houthis they will face devastating consequences for any further attacks after Iran launched overnight strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

- 0aTrump on Iran They're not ready yet. They need more of the same. They have evil intentions. We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon. This should've been done for 50 years by other American presidents — or other countries. If we don't do it, nobody else is.

- The U.S. Senate blocked a resolution that limits Trump's powers to initiate a war against Iran.

- B-1 bombers are launching from the U.K. for the first time, and Iran is now warning the British bases hosting them are legitimate targets. The U.S. says more than 50,000 American troops are now in the region as additional personnel, including combat medics, deploy to support operations. At the same time, U.S. forces carry out a 12th straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, while President Trump warns civilian infrastructure could be targeted if Iran continues threatening commercial shipping.