Iran

US, Iran conflict could force Ben-Gurion Airport to cancel 30 flights daily through summer - report

N12 reported that if seven more American refueling planes were added to Ben-Gurion Airport, bringing the total number to 40, the airport would be forced to cancel 30 flights a day from August 1.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.
A drone view shows Kuwait City, February 28, 2026.

IRGC claims it targeted US military base in Kuwait, Iranian state TV says

The Kuwaiti army confirmed it had intercepted the incoming missile and drone attacks and urged citizens to continue to adhere to safety guidelines.

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this still image taken from a handout video released on July 19, 2026.

US CENTCOM completes tenth night of strikes on Iran after explosions sound in country's south

Explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik Island, and Qeshm were reported as US Central Command announced its tenth day of strikes against Iran.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Motorists drive their vehicles past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26.

How America can actually win the war against Iran - opinion

If America wants a faster, more decisive path to victory, it must stop focusing only on what Iran can lose and target what the regime fears most.

|ByPESACH WOLICKI

Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting US, Trump says following Mamdani's comments

Trump was referring to comments made by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who told the NYT that Netanyahu belongs in the Hague, and that he is investigating arresting the PM at the UN General Assembly.

JULY 20, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ, AMICHAI STEIN
US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026.

Iranian security personnel harassed, detained French embassy staff in Tehran, FM Barrot says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the two staff members were detained and interrogated for several hours without reason, with one agent being physically assaulted in the process. 

JULY 20, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
Iranian security forces stand guard in front of the French embassy in Tehran during a protest by supporters of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian woman who was arrested in France in February on October 21, 2025.

Conflict continues as Iran weighs costs of future US strikes, returning to negotiations - analysis

Iran may hint that it is willing to hold talks again and continue to play the “good cop, bad cop” game it has played in the past. The IRGC would act as the bad cop and the government as the good.

JULY 20, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

Iran using Kuwaiti civilian suffering to pressure US to end conflict, expert tells 'Post'

Over the weekend, Iranian attacks caused significant damage at a power generation plant, a water desalination plant, and several residential areas in Kuwait during the hottest time of year.

JULY 20, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A satellite image shows smoke billowing near an oil facility in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, July 18, 2026.

The US is winning the war of attrition against Iran - opinion

Fluctuations in the price of oil between periods of negotiation have also declined, and bouts of violence have leveled. The routinization of war is working in favor of the Trump administration.

JULY 20, 2026ByHILLEL FRISCH
Rescuers work at the site of a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.

Islamic Regime instructed universities on how to suppress 2023 staff, student protests - report

The ministry, in a letter addressed to the heads of universities, higher education institutes and research institutes across Iran, demanded that protests be met with a harsh response.

JULY 20, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Protesters light fires, set roadblocks in Tehran following the death of Mahsa Amini, September 21, 2022.

IRGC claims to have struck, 'destroyed' US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait - report

Iran claimed to have struck US drone maintenance facilities and vessel preparation sheds, the IRGC-run Fars News Agency said.

JULY 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

Two Dynacom Tankers vessels attacked off Oman amid escalating US-Iran hostilities

The crew members of both vessels were safely located by Oman authorities and transferred to shore, Dynacom said, adding that it was in close contact with all relevant regional authorities.

JULY 20, 2026ByREUTERS
Ships are docked along a pier at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on July 14, 2026.

Iranian women, girls die by suicide, honor killing after Telegram sextortion channel

Over the past week, two girls in Lorestan province ended their lives after their photos were leaked on the Telegram channel.

JULY 20, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative

Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire to de-escalate US-Iran war

A 10-day ceasefire could potentially help revive the interim deal reached last month.

JULY 20, 2026ByREUTERS
US Marines carry out a verification boarding of the tanker Wen Yao in the Gulf of Oman, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released July 16, 2026.