Operation Epic Fury

Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment push after Republican losses in US midterm elections

While the measures of impeachment could get sufficient votes to pass the House, it remains unclear whether or not they would pass in the Senate.

|ByCORINNE BAUM
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in a video statement, in Arlington, Virginia, US in this still image from handout video released Novemer 5, 2026.
Detainment shackles sit on a tarmac for immigrants deemed eligible for an expedited order of removal, by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to an airport in Tampa, Florida, U.S., November 7, 2025.

Trump administration coordinated with Iran on deportations for asylum seekers in middle of war – AP

One of the detainees attempted suicide once he learned he could be deported to Iran, according to the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund’s executive director Yasmine Chubin.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

Iran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says - report

While the IRGC spokesperson did not specifically name Russia in the interview, it is the only established manufacturer of Su-35s.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speak as they arrive during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Leaders’ Summit at The Ritz-Carlton on May 14, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'

According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS

Vance tells Tehran that avoiding renewed US strikes will require nuclear negotiations - report

The letter is Washington’s highest-level outreach to Tehran in months, according to Axios, and comes as Trump considers resuming strikes after the US midterms.

OCTOBER 29, 2026ByARIELLA ROITMAN, ASHER SMITH
US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

Saudi Arabia intercepts three Houthi missiles, IDF kills four terrorists in Gaza operation

Trump tells election rally that Iran, not US, started war • Hebron business demolitions carried out without prior hearing, state tells High Court • UKMTO reports vessel on fire off Iraq's coast

OCTOBER 26, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

Mecca pact country officials to meet with Iran, Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile

Entry of Palestinian workers into West Bank restricted ahead of election • Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh • Tehran threatens nuclear escalation

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Two US Air Force A-10 Warthog aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East, October 24, 2026; Illustrative.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, IDF demolishes buildings after Hebron terror attack

Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil facilities, airports • US diplomat evacuations accelerated after intel of Iranian threats • US warns citizens in Israel of threat of Houthi attacks

OCTOBER 24, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Women prepare a makeshift memorial in tribute to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street after he was killed in an Israeli and US strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2026.

Trump says US may renew strikes against Iran, 'do another little Epic Fury'

"We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said in remarks at a rally in Florida as he spoke about the war. He did not elaborate.

OCTOBER 24, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at the Alico Arena, Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida on October 23, 2026.

Turkey warns against strikes on Iran, security officials pledge response to West Bank terror attack

Trump accuses Iran of faking strikes • Huckabee questions BoP's ability to execute Gaza peace plan • 'Post' sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denial

OCTOBER 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops operate on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.

CENTCOM marks 100 days since Iran blockade, Israel frees 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

OCTOBER 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 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

OCTOBER 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report

New US naval deployments to the Middle East could expand President Donald Trump's military options as his administration weighs additional strikes on Iran.

OCTOBER 20, 2026ByJAMES GENN
An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter approaches for landing on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while underway in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, during Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2026 on July 17, 2026; illustrative.

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

OCTOBER 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House on October 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.