Is Trump’s new naval blockade 3D chess or grasping at straws?
The blockade was set to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, which is in the afternoon in Iran. Whether this marks a bold new strategy or a sign the US is grasping at straws remains to be seen.
Middle East
IDF: Within a few days, there won't be major fights left in Lebanon
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer
'Turkey is the new Iran': The growing threat Erdogan poses to Israel - analysis
IDF says no major fights left in Lebanon as Trump confirms US naval blockade of Hormuz
European countries raise concerns over naval blockade • Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations • Erdogan threatens military action against Israel
Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations
Trump signaled indifference to renewed Iran talks, blaming nuclear ambitions for their collapse and announcing a US naval blockade.
Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ
According to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, the US President is considering a limited operation against Iran following the failed round of negotiations in Islamabad.
US to begin enforcing maritime blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Trump confirms
"The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas," CENTCOM said in a statement.
Hamas position on disarmament to be determined this week, source tells 'Post'
During a recent Israeli security cabinet meeting, several ministers called for military action against central Gaza camps if Hamas refuses to disarm.
As Iran talks falter, Netanyahu and Vance offer contrasting outlooks - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emphasis was on capability, US Vice President JD Vance spoke of commitments, and US President Donald Trump turned the pressure up.
Is Iran's nuclear threat completely removed or imminently deadly? - analysis
Ignoring politics and the constantly changing and confusing public messaging by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this war was not really about the nuclear issue.
As diplomacy fails, Iran expert says Middle East on brink of military escalation
In an interview on 103FM, Danny Citrinowicz noted that both the US and Iran are convinced they hold the upper hand, significantly lowering the chances of any compromise.
What Iran refused in ceasefire talks that sank a deal
An American official told The Jerusalem Post at the conclusion of talks in Pakistan that the gaps between the United States and Iran remained wide. “They were really not close to an agreement.”
Kuwait arrests 24 for financing terrorist entities, report claims former lawmakers among detained
Kuwait announced the disruption of multiple Hezbollah cells since the Islamic regime began attacking Gulf countries.
