Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostDeputy ISIS leader killed in US-Nigeria op • Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended • Tehran giving mixed signals on US deal • IDF chief visited UAE during war • China says it won’t give Iran weaponsIDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

May 16, 3:30 PM

Iron Dome battery activated along Lebanese border – KANByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 16, 3:13 PM

Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz trafficIran will soon unveil a system to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic, regulating commercial vessels and charging fees for specialized services.ByREUTERSEnlargeMap of Strait of Hormuz published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Navy of the area controlled by the Iranian Armed Forces, May 4, 2026. Map of Strait of Hormuz published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Navy of the area controlled by the Iranian Armed Forces, May 4, 2026. (photo credit: Screenshot/X/@IranIntl_En)Go to the full article > >

May 16, 2:31 PM

Pakistani interior minister arrives in Tehran – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 16, 1:40 PM

Iran to unveil mechanism for managing Strait of Hormuz traffic, MP Azizi saysByREUTERS

May 16, 11:17 AM

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 16, 10:26 AM

Iraq says 10M barrels exported via Hormuz in April despite strait closureByREUTERS

May 16, 10:11 AM

US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week – reportUS President Donald Trump said Iran can either make a deal or “get annihilated,” adding that the Islamic Republic has refused to acknowledge multiple deals already agreed to.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeUS Air Force military aircrafts are seen parked on the tarmac of the Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.US Air Force military aircrafts are seen parked on the tarmac of the Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.(photo credit: Jack GUEZ / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

May 16, 9:20 AM

Drone incident in North has concluded, IDF saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 16, 8:57 AM

Drone sirens sound in northern Israel, IDF investigatingByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 16, 7:36 AM

US and Nigeria eliminate ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in joint operation, Trump saysUS and Nigerian forces killed ISIS global deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation, Trump confirmed on Friday.ByREUTERSEnlargeUS President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)Go to the full article > >Load More