Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS used up supply of long-range precision missiles, sources say • Police foil West Bank terror attack • US-Iran deal approaching, mediators sayFollow us on GoogleSTRAIT OF HORMUZ, OMAN/IRAN -- JUNE 16, 2026: 01 -- Maps4media-processed Sentinel-2 satellite imagery shows a broad overview of the Strait of Hormuz, including the Musandam Peninsula, nearby islands, coastal shallows, and the narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.STRAIT OF HORMUZ, OMAN/IRAN — JUNE 16, 2026: 01 — Maps4media-processed Sentinel-2 satellite imagery shows a broad overview of the Strait of Hormuz, including the Musandam Peninsula, nearby islands, coastal shallows, and the narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.(photo credit: Satellite image (c) 2026 Maps4media)

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US, Iran, Oman edge closer to deal that could temporarily reopen Strait of Hormuz – reportWashington is aiming for an interim agreement between the US, Iran, and Oman that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to be announced Wednesday.ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER, REUTERSEnlargeUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)Go to the full article > >

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Strait of Hormuz ‘remains free and open,’ CENTCOM saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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IDF not to withdraw from current Gaza positions until Hamas disarms, Netanyahu saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources sayThe dramatic rundown in precision, long-range missiles means US President Donald Trump may have to rely more on riskier, piloted bombing missions if he relaunches large-scale attacks on Iran.ByREUTERSEnlarge(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026. (Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026. (photo credit: U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

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All Israeli strikes in Gaza to require IDF chief Zamir’s approval as military tightens policiesThe Army Radio report follows IDF confirmations of several strikes over the weekend and in previous weeks, which killed multiple Gaza terrorists from different terror groups.ByAARON GLICK, AMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeIllustrative: Black smoke rises at night after a residential block was targeted west of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2026.Illustrative: Black smoke rises at night after a residential block was targeted west of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2026.(photo credit: Ahmed Younis / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >