Live Updates: Iran fires anti-ship missiles at Hormuz, IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Gaza
Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue • Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts • Pezeshkian says Tehran no longer trusts US talks
Follow us on GoogleA sailor handles munitions on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, September 13, 2026. The aircraft carrier is enforcing a US naval blockade against Iran and providing cover for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.(photo credit: REUTERS/Ed Ou TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
US official toured countries in Europe, Middle East to warn against keeping ties with Iran - report
In total Burke, a top US Treasury Department official, visited over 50 countries across the Middle East and Europe, warning them to cease relationships with Iran.
ByESTHER DAVISIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan September 1, 2026.(photo credit: Sputnik/Kristina Solovyova/Pool via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
The IDF destroys a terror tunnel in Gaza. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7 to issue security warning - report
The PMO rejected the allegations, saying the report "was denied at the time and is being recycled to manipulate the Israeli public."
ByIDAN KWELLERPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel, June 30, 2021. (photo credit: AMOS BEN-GERSHOM/GPO)Go to the full article > >
Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections
In comments to reporters on Saturday, Trump said that he "rejected their deal" and added that Iran should "immediately open the Hormuz Strait ... because they have no money coming in."
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERSUS President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City; illustrative(photo credit: MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO/GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >
Israeli Navy considering purchase of Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft for submarine warfare missions
Israel is examining a potential P-8 Poseidon acquisition as the Navy seeks to expand covert maritime operations and counter growing submarine threats.
ByAMIR BOHBOTA Boeing P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft of the German forces is pictured during the Armed Forces Day at the Nordholz Naval Airbase in Nordholz, Germany, on June 06, 2026. Along with nine other locations, Nordholz hosts the Armed Forces Day 2026.(photo credit: FOCKE STRANGMANN / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts for his own political gain
Al Thani also addressed Israel's "Qatargate" scandal, calling it “absurd” and saying that it would have been “the worst investment Qatar have ever done."
ByAARON GLICKQatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani speaks prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.(photo credit: FABRICE COFFRINI/POOL VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Iran responsible for antisemitic terror attacks in Liège, Antwerp earlier this year - report
The Belgian Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis (CUTA) currently lists the threat level in Belgium as "very serious."
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFBelgian military personnel armed with FN SCAR assault rifles stand guard outside a synagogue in central Antwerp as part of Belgium's reinforced security measures established at Jewish schools and synagogues, on March 23, 2026.(photo credit: John Thys / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Iran fires anti-ship missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz - report
Pezeshkian: 'We will die but we will not bow our heads,' Tehran no longer trusts talks with the US
"No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of failing to explore the diplomatic path," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state media IRNA on Saturday night.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, ESTHER DAVISIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026(photo credit: Mike Segar/Reuters)Go to the full article > >Operation Roaring Lion: What you need to know
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, saying they aimed to create conditions for regime change in Iran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on a bunker in Tehran. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in what became the IAF’s largest-ever aerial operation.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East, targeting Gulf states and US military bases in the region.
Since February 28, ballistic missile attacks on Israel have killed 39 IDF soldiers and 23 civilians, while injuring at least 7,693 others. CENTCOM said 18 US soldiers were also killed.
A ceasefire was announced on April 7 and took effect the following day.