Israel Iran War

US seeks new int'l coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, internal cable says

US embassies should deliver the demarche orally to partner nations by May 1, but not to Russia, China, Belarus, Cuba, and "other US adversaries," said the cable.

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 29, 2026.
IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 25, 2026.

CENTCOM prepares for renewed strikes in Iran, IDF strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

US President Donald Trump against the backdrop of the NATO flag, April 24, 2026; illustrative.

Trump braces for long Hormuz blockade, IDF strikes Hezbollah launcher inside civilian building

An illustration of cargo containers containing the flags of China and Iran.

Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge


Mossad reached 'heart of enemies' secrets' in groundbreaking operations, chief Barnea reveals

Mossad Director David Barnea praised groundbreaking operations in target countries and highlighted the success of operations against Iran and Hezbollah during a citation ceremony.

MOSSAD CHIEF David Barnea attends a conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv earlier this year. On Sunday, he met with US envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Qatari official, says the writer.

Trump reportedly preparing for extended Iran blockade as US imposes fresh sanctions

IDF blows up massive Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon • Trump claims Iran in 'state of collapse' • Tehran fears popular protests amid economic uncertainty

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press during an event outside the Oval Office of the White House on April 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, Israelis receive threatening messages from hackers

US warns against working with Iranian airlines • Zamir condemns soldier who stole in Lebanon • IDF strikes across Lebanon amid Hezbollah ceasefire violations, exchanges of fire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to IDF generals on April 27, 2026

Iran gives US proposal for reopening Strait of Hormuz, ending war - Axios

The report also mentioned that US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a situation room meeting on Iran with his top national security and foreign policy team.

Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces the US blockade on Iranian ports against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail to a port in Iran, April 24, 2026.

Israel and US won in Iran, and the critics refuse to admit it - opinion

America and Israel’s success is unprecedented, albeit there are still some boxes to check.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19. On April 16, Netanyahu said Israel had an opportunity “to forge a historic peace agreement with Lebanon.”

Ben Perry: How one Israeli actor turned sirens into viral comedy - interview

Scene after scene of Perry turning Israel’s angst into laughter, song, and dance surfaced online to garner millions of views over the almost six weeks of siren jumping.

BEN PERRY’S family pose outside their neighborhood shelter.

Iran executed alleged Israeli agent over sabotage in nationwide protests, state media claims

Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wielding a machete.

A noose is pictured as supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran gather to protest against the death penalty in their home country and for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be declared a "terrorist organisation", in Berlin, Germany, November 14, 2024.

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

State Department Legal Adviser Reed Rubinstein made the arguments in a statement released days before a deadline for Trump to obtain congressional approval for the war with Iran.

Anti-war demonstrators attempt to remove a pro-Trump counter-protester during a "No War on Iran" rally outside of City Hall in Seattle, Washington, US, April 7, 2026.

Netanyahu declared cancer-free after hiding diagnosis during Iran war

Netanyahu said the report was delayed for two months to avoid giving Iran an opportunity to exploit his medical condition for propaganda during the war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, April 14, 2026.

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, 'punishing' other allies over Iran war conduct

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded to the reports, saying that "we [Spain] do not work off of emails, we work from official documents and positions."

US President Donald Trump against the backdrop of the NATO flag, April 24, 2026; illustrative.