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Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:32:41 GMT

The first round of talks began in Rome on August 4, and a source described the negotiations to The Jerusalem Post as "positive."

Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia originating from Iraq

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:43:19 GMT

Later on Saturday, Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the drone attacks, two security sources told Reuters.

Turkey's foreign minister discusses attacks on Saudi Arabia with Saudi counterpart, source says

BY REUTERS — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:22:42 GMT

Last month, NATO member Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement that includes a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5.

Iran used AI to develop military, propaganda strategies, Anthropic report reveals

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:58:09 GMT

Anthropic's 154-page report revealed the dangers of US and Western adversaries using artificial intelligence models to pose security threats.

Officials discuss Gaza reconstruction at MEAD conference, current plans 'not progressing'

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:56 GMT

Figures presented at the conference showed that 1.2 million Palestinians had been displaced from their homes and 370,000 homes had been damaged or destroyed, including 70,000 that were damaged.

UN monitoring findings point to continued al-Qaeda activity 25 years after 9/11 - analysis

BY ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:23:21 GMT

Although al-Qaeda’s senior leadership is marginalized and its capability and intent to conduct external operations remain unclear, the organization has survived through adaptation.

Gulf foreign ministers to meet with Iranian FM in push to secure deal for Strait of Hormuz - report

BY REUTERS — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:34:57 GMT

The gathering is scheduled to be held on Monday in the Omani coastal city of Salalah, the report said, citing two people briefed on the matter.

Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis - report

BY REUTERS AND DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:34:32 GMT

Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.

Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

BY REUTERS — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:20:13 GMT

He made similar comments on Wednesday, alleging Tehran was trying to influence the elections that ‌will ⁠determine whether Trump's Republican Party retains control of Congress.

US announces new sanctions against networks aiding Hezbollah, other Iranian proxies in Middle East

BY REUTERS — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:07:57 GMT

The sanctions targeted entities the US Treasury said supported the Iraqi-based Kataib Hezbollah and Lebanon-based Hezbollah.

Iran is producing new missiles in limited quantities from existing components - report

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:58:13 GMT

The missiles are being assembled in more limited quantities than before the war, the report added.

Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city - report

BY REUTERS — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:55:34 GMT

By seizing the port city of Mocha, the Houthis have strengthened their chokehold on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, opening up the possibility of a new front in the war between Iran and the US.

Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:32:27 GMT

“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, what has happened to al-Qaeda? - explainer

BY REUTERS — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:31:03 GMT

While al-Qaeda suffered losses and dislocation after the invasion of Afghanistan, its profile rose, and it expanded massively in the years that followed.

IAEA's Grossi says Iranian Pickaxe Mountain seeing new construction activity - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:52:23 GMT

On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened that he may soon order strikes against the site, with the US military currently developing a new bunker-buster munition for the task.

Getting the tanker war right: A history of blockades from the US Civil War to Iran - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:47:55 GMT

Getting the tanker war right will be a challenge for the US because of the factors involved. The White House is already signaling that the conflict and high oil prices will continue through midterms.

Yemeni forces obtain intelligence, maps showing IRGC plan to takeover Bab al-Mandab Strait - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND AMIT AVITAN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:46:39 GMT

The information was found on the laptop of a Houthi commander captured by government forces in western Yemen, according to the military.

Hezbollah’s use of cluster munitions against Israel may be war crime, HRW says in rare condemnation

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:52:10 GMT

“Not only are [cluster munitions] inherently indiscriminate, but unexploded submunitions can kill and injure civilians long after hostilities conclude.”

Houthi threat to Red Sea expands with takeover of Mocha, potentially reshaping region - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:18 GMT

The advance by the Houthis was anticipated. It also appears that although the Houthis suffered some setbacks on other fronts, this offensive could have wider implications for the region.

Houthis reach strategic coastal city, island at mouth of Bab al-Mandab Strait

BY REUTERS AND DANYA SAPERSTEIN AND AMIT AVITAN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:49:50 GMT

The Iranian-backed Houthi terror group took control of Mocha, a Yemeni port city on the Red Sea and less than 50 miles from the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Yemeni officials told Reuters on Thursday.

Yemeni government says campaign to retake Sana'a from Houthis has begun

BY HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:23:49 GMT

Government forces say their counteroffensive against the Houthi terror group is expanding, while battlefield gains and prospects for foreign intervention remain unclear.

Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods

BY REUTERS — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:24:45 GMT

The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.

Somaliland willing to send up to 2,000 troops to Gaza force, president says

BY HERB KEINON — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:10:57 GMT

“If they ask, we can provide,” Abdullahi said in an interview on the sidelines of the MEAD conference, stressing that although Somaliland is not volunteering, “if they ask me, I am ready.”

US military aircraft damaged in strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan - report

BY REUTERS AND JAMES GENN — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:55:55 GMT

An A-10 Thunderbolt and roughly eight F-15s were damaged in overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

Projectiles hit several areas in southern Iran's Sirik - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:40:46 GMT

Further details regarding the strikes, including the extent of the damage or potential casualties, were not immediately available.

IAEA passes resolution reporting Iran to UN for breaching non-proliferation obligations

BY REUTERS — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:35:17 GMT

The International Atomic Energy Agency resolution follows a previous one passed on June 12 last year that found Iran in "non-compliance" with its non-proliferation obligations.

Bipartisan House group warns PA fiscal collapse could strengthen Hamas, Iran-backed groups

BY IDAN KWELLER — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:03:15 GMT

In a letter to Rubio and Bessent, US lawmakers said a fiscal crisis weakening the PA would create “exactly the kind of vacuum” Hamas and other Iran-backed actors seek.

Blinken denies telling Qatar to delay Israel-Hamas hostage mediation

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:34:07 GMT

Blinken called a conversation between him and the Qatari emir a "complete fiction" after Haaretz claimed that he told the emir to wait to make a deal between Israel and Hamas.

USAID watchdog says UNRWA Oct. 7 staff investigation had ‘major deficiencies’

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:21:45 GMT

Though OIOS complained that it had only been provided copies of the evidence because the originals remained in Israel’s custody, USAID OIG said that there was no reason to doubt their authenticity.

Arab League adopts resolution rejecting Hezbollah military activities in Lebanon - report

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:54:45 GMT

The Arab League Council adopted a resolution on Monday affirming solidarity with Lebanon and rejecting Iranian foreign influence and Hezbollah’s continued military activities.