The #Iran-backed Lebanese terror group #Hezbollah has begun preparing for a possible war with #Israel in light of recent tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic. (Daily Beast)

Update: British Airways is rebooking passengers on direct EgyptAir flights between London-Cairo — (which leaves some passengers questioning why, on the same route, it’s safe on one airline, but not the other?)

It’s very normal for airlines to take independent safety & security decisions/action that is not necessarily 100% in line with other carriers. (We saw this with ElectronicsBan, 737 MAX, Iran airspace etc). #Egypt #BritishAirways

I’ve come to the conclusion that Jeremy Corbyn has the geopolitical awareness of a hedgehog.......with its eyes shut. https://t.co/vtLmvL7jpV

For anyone watching who is confused, this happens because Montrose and a MCMV are using the same MMSI. They are constantly turning their AIS off/on which causes the software/database to get confused and ping pong between the two.

PM Imran Khan has just arrived at Washington through Qatar airways flight. #PMIKInUSA

Cannot wait to get back! #Apollo50th

Now that it's officially the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, here's a lovely video of Buzz Aldrin punching a conspiracy theorist in the face. https://t.co/xz1Nb0e9m7

As reported by #Iran's #IRGC, the #StenaImpero siting off the coast of Bandar Abbas Military harbour this morning caught on sat. imagery. #UK

U.S. Secretary of State on Iran: "We are prepared to negotiate across a broad set of issues with no preconditions," Pompeo says in Ecuador. "But today we have seen no indication that the Iranians are prepared to fundamentally change the direction of their…

U.S. Secretary of State on Iran: "We are prepared to negotiate across a broad set of issues with no preconditions," Pompeo says in Ecuador. "But today we have seen no indication that the Iranians are prepared to fundamentally change the direction of their…

#UPDATE: After British Airways, now Lufthansa cancels flights to Cairo due to security concerns

.@NATO: “We condemn the seizure of two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This represents a clear challenge to international freedom of navigation. We urge Iran to immediately release the ships & their crew. The UK has made clear that their priority…

“the situation through dialogue and diplomacy. NATO supports all diplomatic efforts to resolve this situation. All Allies remain concerned by Iran's destabilising activities.” https://t.co/rTP1b0ucSU

#BREAKING: UK Foreign Minister Hunt to announce a package of diplomatic & economic measures against Iran tomorrow, including a number of possible asset freezes- via @Telegraph

Possible location of #StenaImpero (UK vessels seized by #Iran ) while being held in Bandar Abbas. Size and colour match. No similar vessels in same area up til yesterday and in general no other similar vessels "parked" in Iranian waters. @IntelCrab @AuroraIntel

.@NATO: “We condemn the seizure of two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This represents a clear challenge to international freedom of navigation. We urge Iran to immediately release the ships & their crew. The UK has made clear that their priority…

Former North Korea negotiator @ambchrishill says John Bolton used to call him "Kim Jong Hill." LOL #AspenSecurity

Ministers are drawing up plans to target the Iranian regime with sanctions https://t.co/uEAUUcMQtO

My new article on the IRGC seizure of British tankers https://t.co/9vpllATnNF

#BREAKING: UK FM Jeremy Hunt expected to announce tomorrow a package of diplomatic and economic measures against Iran, including possible asset freezes - @Telegraph