Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostBessent: US will US will ‘squash’ Iranian economy, collapse ‘murderous regime’ • US planning to block Abbas from addressing UNGA in SeptemberFollow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/Evan Vucci)

August 21, 5:50 AM

Treasury Secretary Bessent says US will ‘squash’ Iranian economy, collapse ‘murderous regime'”I see lots of reports that said, ‘oh, well, this has never worked.’ It does work, because we have a combination. It is a one-two punch,” Bessent said.ByESTHER DAVISEnlargeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stands behind U.S. President Donald Trump who speaks to the media on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stands behind U.S. President Donald Trump who speaks to the media on the day of a NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/UMIT BEKTAS)Go to the full article > >

August 21, 5:50 AM

Terrorist shot after attempting to stab IDF soldier operating in West Bank, no IDF injuriesA terrorist armed with a knife attempted to stab an IDF soldier in the Jenin area in the West Bank on Thursday morning.ByESTHER DAVISEnlargeIDF soldiers in the West Bank.IDF soldiers in the West Bank.(photo credit: FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

August 21, 5:50 AM

US planning to block Abbas from addressing UN next month, sources tell ‘Post’One person with knowledge told the Post that Abbas reportedly asked Turkey for help to convince the US to reverse the decision. ByAMICHAI STEIN, IDAN KWELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargePALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.(photo credit: MOHAMAD TOROKMAN/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

August 21, 5:50 AM

Lebanese Shiite scholar says Hezbollah brought ‘destruction’ and ‘hatred’ to LebanonWhen asked on the likelihood of Hezbollah disarming, Fuani showed optimism, citing the aftermath of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s successful overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTEREnlargeSupporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah wave flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026. Supporters of Lebanon’s Hezbollah wave flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Raghed Waked)Go to the full article > >