The story: In a rare warning, an outlet affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has asserted that Israel may be planning to engage in “mischief.” This comes amid reports that the Israeli military has been ordered to prepare to strike Iran. The Islamic Republic has warned that any aggression will receive a strong and immediate response. The escalation comes as Tehran and world powers continue their efforts to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

The coverage: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Dec. 12 stated that he had ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a strike against Iran. Reports say he has also presented a timeline for when such an attack may happen, but no further details are available yet...