World food prices set to continue soaring if Iran war persists, says UN report
The global surge in food prices comes as the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route in the Middle East, remains shut down as governments scramble to reopen it.
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, one pilot rescued, source confirms to 'Post'
Ship passes through Strait of Hormuz after signaling French ownership, data shows
US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise - report
Foreign journalist holding US passport kidnapped in Baghdad by unknown parties, police say
One suspect had been arrested, the ministry said, adding that efforts were ongoing to free the journalist.
Would a US invasion of Hormuz, Kharg Island take weeks or months? - analysis
A ground invasion could also take more troops, which would explain the delay in any invasion, even after the first round of troops were likely in position around a week ago.
Trump says Iran uranium stockpile deeply buried, Hegseth emphasizes US will 'negotiate with bombs'
Iran has yet to respond to the president’s 15-point proposal, according to two sources familiar with the details who spoke to The Jerusalem Post.
Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says
Khamenei replaced his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran more than a month ago.
Turkey’s intel chief lays out country’s vision for Middle East, world - analysis
In the Middle East, Turkey seeks to play a key role if and when the Iran conflict winds down. Ankara will seek to grow its influence as Iran’s influence declines.
Iran steps up executions as experts warn state killing being used to suppress political dissent
Two of those executed on Monday were killed without advance notice, denying them the chance to meet with their lawyers or say goodbye to their families, according to Amnesty International.
Jordan seeks calm as Iran war rattles the region - analysis
Jordan had said it “strongly condemned today the Iranian attack on its territory involving ballistic missiles" when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
Iran pushes Houthis toward Red Sea attacks as Israel keeps restrictions unchanged
The Houthis' further actions could depend on whether or not the United States escalates its own strikes against the Iranian regime as a part of Operation Epic Fury.
‘Risk children’s lives for some extra manpower’: IRGC recruits 12 year olds to fill personnel gaps
“We launched a plan we call ‘For Iran’, which is a registration program for homeland defense fighters,” Nadali told state media. “We set the minimum age at 12 years and above.”
‘Axis of terror is beginning to collapse’ Zamir says as IDF, US continue strikes across Iran
The IDF also stated that as it conducted the strikes on weapons production facilities, parallel strikes were conducted on missile launch sites and surface-to-air missile launch positions.
