Live Updates: US pursues Iran talks despite strikes, Israel reportedly warns of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump
Lebanon pilot zone to launch in coming days, US official says • Report: Two Basij members killed in Mashhad during Khamenei's funeral • Trump briefs Netanyahu on renewed Iran strikes
Follow us on GoogleVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)
Israel warns US of new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump as tensions in region grow - report
The report follows the newest bout of attacks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMUS President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov/File Photo)Go to the full article > >
Trump briefs Netanyahu on 'American moves in Gulf' in phone call after renewed US strikes on Iran
Netanyahu also warned Trump against approving the F-35 deal with Turkey during the conversation.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. (photo credit: JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview
“Trump wants to distance himself from him [Netanyahu]. The relationship has become a burden, and it is already hurting him in the upcoming US midterm elections," Liberman said.
ByKESHET NEEVYisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
As US-Iran peace prospects crumble, return to heavy fighting up to Trump, CENTCOM, Huckabee says
“I wouldn’t be overconfident if I were the Iranians that they will be able to make this work well for them,” Huckabee said.
BySAM HALPERNUS Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the Jerusalem Summit, a conference on antisemitism and Christian support for Israel, at the Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2026. (photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Greece says US selling F-35s to Erdogan is concerning, demands security guarantees from Ankara
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said Greece "would not welcome" Turkey receiving either F-35 fighter jets or engines for its next-generation Turkish "Kaan" combat aircraft.
ByAMICHAI STEINNewly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June(photo credit: Bartosz Fatek/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Two Basij members killed in Mashhad during Khamenei's funeral - report
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, with the stated aim of creating conditions for regime change
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in the largest-ever aerial attack by the IAF
Iran retaliated by firing across the Middle East at Gulf nations and US military bases in the region
Thirty-nine IDF soldiers and 23 civilians have been killed, and at least 7,693 more injured in ballistic missile attacks across Israel since February 28 • 13 US soldiers killed, CENTCOM says
A ceasefire deal was announced on April 7 and went into effect on April 8
