Middle East tensions continued to escalate, with additional reports pointing to a deteriorating security situation across the region. Iranian media outlet ISNA reported powerful explosions on Kuwait's Bubiyan Island, while Mehr News said an explosion occurred in Kuwait. Separately, reports indicated an explosion was heard on Iran's Qeshm Island after a missile strike reportedly hit the coastal area near the city of Souza.On the diplomatic and military front, Israel appears to be preparing for the possibility of further escalation. According to N12, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office will hold a limited security discussion tomorrow afternoon as tensions rise. Meanwhile, Israeli officials told Ynet that they believe the region is "headed for escalation," while emphasizing that Israel's current assessment is that it would only enter the conflict directly if it is attacked. These developments suggest regional governments remain on heightened alert even as no formal widening of the conflict has yet been announced.Earlier today, the House passed the Iran War Powers resolution that reminded the President that yes, there is a Congress that needs to approve going to war. Having said that, a vast majority of Republicans voted to back the war and cede congressional war powers to Trump.The Senate just rejected a similar version which did not pass. Overall it is much ado about nothing. Trump will likely continue to do what he wants, when he wants and the indications are doing more vs less is the bias. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.