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US sanctions Iranian-linked entities, oil tanker struck near Hormuz

Netanyahu claims Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons • Infiltration scare in eastern Jordan Valley • Houthis warn against supporting sanctions on Iran

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Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill his son, US launches new sanctions program against Islamic regime

Netanyahu discusses West Bank violence with security officials • Iran offers $10m. reward to kill Trump’s son • Israeli officials divided over claim that Iran smuggled weapons to Hezbollah

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Palestinians live among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026.

Israel strikes in Gaza's Khan Yunis, IDF kills terrorist who attempted to steal weapon in West Bank

IDF launches manhunt in pursuit of terrorist following Jericho stabbing attack • Rezaee: Iran made billions of dollars amid US blockade • Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks to the press after visiting the grave of Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, August 21, 2026.

IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon, Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish presence

Trump: US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz" • IDF arrests three Palestinian suspects related to attack on Jewish West Bank hikers

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Iran attacks US bases in Gulf as CENTCOM completes seventh consecutive round of strikes

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone • Khamenei reportedly warns of additional full-scale retaliation if US strikes continue • Iran attacks US bases in Saudi Arabia

JULY 18, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Air Force fighter pilot performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 fighter jet.

US concludes seventh round of Iran strikes as Tehran attacks Gulf states

US denies Iranian claim that oil tankers exploded in Hormuz • Tehran reportedly warns of full-scale retaliation if US strikes continue • CENTCOM: US forces keeping Strait of Hormuz ‘free and open’

JULY 17, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Air Force fighter pilot performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 fighter jet.

Trump expected to expand military actions against Iran as CENTCOM launches fifth day of strikes

Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers • Dubai gov't says explosions heard in city are 'false,' despite witness reports

JULY 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man walks in front of a huge anti-US billboard referring to the death of US senator Lindsey Graham, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on July 16, 2026.

Trump says Iran 'will be defeated soon,' as US begins new wave of airstrikes on Iranian targets

Trump, Netanyahu expected to meet in US on Monday • US CENTCOM redirects vessels attempting to breach Hormuz blockade • IDF may begin withdrawal within days after Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome end

JULY 15, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2026.

Iranian strikes reported across region as Trump threatens to strike power plants, bridges

US carries out fresh round of strikes in Iran • CENTCOM reinstates blockade in Strait of Hormuz • Trump requests Israel to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

JULY 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet is refueled over the Middle East, July 12, 2026.

Houthis target Abha airport after Saudi strike while Trump, Iran clash over Hormuz management

US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz • Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity • IDF coordinating with US military in preparation for possible strikes

JULY 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke seen rising from Sana'a International Airport following Saudi strikes on July 13, 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

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot

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

JULY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

US imposes new Tehran-tied sanctions as Qatari mediators visit Iran to deescalate regional tensions

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • US, Iran technical teams to reportedly meet in Pakistan on Saturday • Saudi crown prince speaks to Trump on issues involving Iran, Hormuz

JULY 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A ship sails off the coast of Ajman on July 10, 2026.

Netanyahu, Trump hold phone call about Iran conflict, F-35s to Turkey

US strikes Iran's defense systems • Sirens sound in Gulf states • CENTCOM says US has helped hundreds of vessels, oil barrels through Hormuz since May

JULY 9, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.