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Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir is welcomed by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, upon his arrival, as a part of the ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, May 22, 2026.
Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir is welcomed by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, upon his arrival, as a part of the ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, May 22, 2026.
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Trump denies claims of US munition shortage after Iran campaign - report

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Mojtaba Khamenei praises Hezbollah, calls for continued jihad, attacks against Israel

ByGOLDIE KATZ
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A supporter of Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, holds a portrait of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 10, 2026.
A supporter of Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, holds a portrait of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 10, 2026.
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IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon - report

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.
Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.
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Biden warned Trump that Israel 'won't miss chance' to escalate Gaza war to Iran strikes - report

ByCORINNE BAUM
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a security assessment at the Kirya in Tel Aviv with Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on April 3, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a security assessment at the Kirya in Tel Aviv with Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on April 3, 2026.
(photo credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO)
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Iran war will end when regime 'falls' or 'ends its nuclear program,' Netanyahu says

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.
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Iran to halt attacks as long as US maintains latest pause, Iranian source says

ByREUTERS
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(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.
(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.
(photo credit: U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS)
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Israeli strike kills a top Hamas security official in Gaza, medics and police say

ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Civil Defense personnel respond following an Israeli strike on a residential apartment in Gaza City, July 21, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
Civil Defense personnel respond following an Israeli strike on a residential apartment in Gaza City, July 21, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
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Joint Iran-Hezbollah strike could paralyze Israel’s energy lifelines, Alma Center warns

ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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Israeli natural gas field in the Mediterranean
Israeli natural gas field in the Mediterranean
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US ambassador to UN says Donald Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room'

ByREUTERS

Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-linked media claims

ByREUTERS