Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7Follow us on GoogleA US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters.A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters.(photo credit: X/CENTCOM)

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Israel, US consider land blockade against Iran to increase economic isolation – reportA land blockade would likely involve cooperation with Iran’s neighbors, which include Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeAn Iranian flag flies at half-mast at the Pakistan-Iran border crossing at Taftan, Balochistan province on March 1, 2026 after the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid US-Israel strikes; Illustrative.An Iranian flag flies at half-mast at the Pakistan-Iran border crossing at Taftan, Balochistan province on March 1, 2026 after the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid US-Israel strikes; Illustrative.(photo credit: Banaras KHAN / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

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Iran preparing ‘comprehensive plan’ in response to possible US-Israeli strikes – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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Israel, US weighing wave of strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure – reportOne Israeli official denied the report, telling CBS that “Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has it been requested to join any military actions against Iran.”ByGOLDIE KATZEnlargeA US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 23, 2026.A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 23, 2026.(photo credit: X/CENTCOM)Go to the full article > >

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US has boarded two ships, disabled two, redirected 30 since re-imposing blockade on Iranian portsByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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Trump says Israel ‘very happy’ with Gaza disarmament agreementByREUTERS

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Witkoff, Kushner, Vance, Rubio involved in Iran talks, Trump saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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Bessent says seized Iran assets will go to Iranian peopleByREUTERS

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EU’s Kallas welcomes Gaza plan as ‘constructive step’ towards peaceByREUTERS

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IDF will not withdraw from Yellow Line without Hamas disarmament, source tells ‘Post’ByIDAN KWELLER

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Disarmament dependent on full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF