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CENTCOM marks 100 days since Iran blockade, Israel frees all suspects connected to settler attacks

Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to implement Trump's Gaza plan • Hezbollah recruits convicts in Latin America • 'Post' sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denial

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US Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026.
A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

One dead in attack on Saudi airport, reports of explosions in southern Iran

US military strike reportedly caused explosions heard in Iran's Sirik port • Dozens of IAF jets, refueling aircraft flew "as far as the Iranian border" in practice exercise

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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House on October 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes on Iran as Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet in Florida

Hegseth, Netanyahu hold covert airbase meeting • IDF strikes reportedly kill four Gazans • Syria fears Israel-backed Druze offensive

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting of Egypt's National Defence Council at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, October 18, 2026

Hamas document reveals plan to exploit civilians as Netanyahu warns 'Israel is ready to strike'

Syria condemns IDF incursions into territory • At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp • Egypt seeks approval to send military assistance to Saudis

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Strikes in Gaza require IDF chief's approval, Iran, Oman inch closer to Hormuz deal

Iran will not allow US to open new route through Hormuz • Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza • 'Resistance is Hamas's holy mission': Terror spox. tells Piers Morgan

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Houthi supporters shout in Sanaa, Yemen June 25, 2026.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Israel reportedly intended to join now-canceled US attack on Iran • IDF confirms explosive that wounded Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah • Renewed US-Iran talks to start on Monday, Trump says

AUGUST 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes • Report: Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that regional leaders asked to halt strikes • IDF kills two Hamas commanders in weekend strikes

AUGUST 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure

US, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7

AUGUST 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters.

Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure

US, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7

JULY 31, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters.

Trump announces 'historic' Hamas disarmament deal as US-Iran tensions grow

Board of Peace, White House officials to ‘Post’: Hamas, Palestinian factions agreed to deal’s framework, implementation • ‘Israel skeptical, but not much they can do except see it happen’

JULY 30, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Military equipment targeted at an unknown location, during what US CENTCOM says are strikes on Iran, in this video screengrab released July 20.

US reportedly hits Iran after days without strikes, Israel will respond to Hezbollah strikes

Iran set to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-fired missiles • IDF bulldozer struck by Hezbollah drone • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful

JULY 29, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Middle East following launches from Iraq towards Saudi Arabia

US, Saudi Arabia launched joint attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias • Iran fired missiles at US bases in the region • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful

JULY 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC, July 28, 2026.

Trump warns Iran of military action, Saudi Arabia intercepts attacks on oil infrastructure sites

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias • Report: Trump denies claims of munition shortage • IDF shoots down drones near Jordan border

JULY 27, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Michigan, US, July 27, 2026.

Iran suspends US peace talks, region holds fire for second consecutive day

Senior Iranian official threatens Israel with ‘new target bank’ if Israel enters war • ITA Airlines cancels flights to Israel amid rising Iran tensions • Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates

JULY 26, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.