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IRGC attacks tankers in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for third consecutive night

Trump notifies Congress of Iran war resumption • Iranian missiles shot down over Bahrain • Trump pledges to "hit Iran hard, tonight and tomorrow night"

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Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, July 12, 2026.
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order related to Utah protected lands in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2026.

Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

In the letter, the US president described the Memorandum of Understanding as having been violated by Iran following its attacks on commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

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US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport on July 01, 2026; illustrative

CENTCOM completes wave of Iran strikes following Trump's vow to 'hit Iran hard'

"During the five-hour mission, CENTCOM forces employed precision munitions against Iranian coastal defense systems, missile and drone sites, and maritime capabilities," it announced.

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Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Navy Adm. Brad Cooper testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 14, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Renewed US blockade on Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz closer pushes region closer to open war

Initially, the US undertook limited targeted counterstrikes at Iranian assets around Hormuz to convince Iran to back down.

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Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress

Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.

JULY 12, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies overhead during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

"We had a meeting with them, where they agreed to a deal that was perfect for us...And then, after that, they left the room and within an hour they launched a drone at a ship," Trump said.

JULY 12, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.

Trump administration unlawfully gave Iran info on asylum seekers set for deportation - report

In February 2026, 12 senators jointly sent a letter to Rubio expressing their concern over the deportation of the asylum seekers back to Iran.

JULY 12, 2026ByEITAN ELIAS
An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023 in New York City; Illustrative.

The cancer has been named, the surgery must follow: Trump signals new era in Iran policy - opinion

By warning that any new Iranian attack would trigger an even more devastating response, and by describing the regime as a “cancer” that must be removed, Trump signaled something far more significant.

JULY 12, 2026ByERFAN FARD
TOPSHOT-IRAN-US-ISRAEL-WAR TOPSHOT - An woman walks past a billboard displaying Iran's national flag at Enghelab Square in Tehran on June 14, 2026. US President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed on June 14, and that the strategic Strait of Hormuz woul

'Trust me bro': Trump's Iran approach harming perceptions of Israel, John Deaton tells 'Post'

Senate hopeful John Deaton warned that mixed messages from Trump and Netanyahu over the Iran war are eroding American trust in Israel and strengthening Tehran.

JULY 12, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
John Deaton, candidate for United States Senate in Massachusetts.

Trump, world leaders offer condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham

"He was always working and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

JULY 12, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (L) and US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) speak to the media aboard Air Force One enroute to Washington, DC on January 04, 2026.

Iran says talks with Oman focused on Strait of Hormuz traffic

The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities.

JULY 12, 2026ByREUTERS
VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.

Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

JULY 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026

Huckabee confirms Israel warned Trump about Iran assassination plot - report

"What the Iranians are saying and doing is nothing that they haven't been doing for 47 years," Huckabee explained. "This is a longstanding 'death to America' chant they've had."

JULY 12, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
US 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.

Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

JULY 11, 2026ByCORINNE BAUM, REUTERS
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.