US to begin enforcing Strait of Hormuz blockade from Monday morning, CENTCOM announces
"The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas," CENTCOM said in a statement.
Middle East
Hamas position on disarmament to be determined this week, source tells 'Post'
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US strikes Kharg Island military targets, American official confirms to 'Post'
The strikes included attacks on Kharg Island's air defenses, a US official confirmed to Walla on Tuesday.
Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US
Later on Tuesday, Iran officially cut off all direct communications with the US over Trump's threat. It is currently unclear if the nations will resume direct talks before the 8 p.m. EST deadline.
Iranian-linked drone attack kills Kurdish couple in northern Iraq
It is the latest attack by Iran and Iranian-backed militias using drones and missiles on the Kurdistan region. Iranian-backed militias have launched more than 500 attacks since February 28.
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.
Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports
Footage and reports circulated by Iranian outlets and social media accounts identified the site as the Rafi Niya Synagogue, located near Palestine Square in central Tehran.
Gunmen open fire near Israeli consulate in Istanbul in possible ISIS-linked attack
A spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry told The Jerusalem Post that the consulate is not staffed. One gunman was killed, and two police officers were injured, Turkish authorities confirmed.
