Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz • Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity • IDF coordinating with US military in preparation for possible strikesFollow us on GoogleA projectile is fired during what the US 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.A projectile is fired during what the US 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: US CENTRAL COMMAND/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

July 13, 5:28 AM

Missile sirens sound in Bahrain, Ministry of Interior urges residents to take shelterByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

July 13, 5:18 AM

US CENTCOM announces renewed wave of strikes against Iran In a statement on X/Twitter, CENTCOM stated that the strikes are intended to degrade Iran’s “ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”ByGOLDIE KATZEnlargeA US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.(photo credit: screenshot/X/@CENTCOM)Go to the full article > >

July 13, 5:18 AM

IDF to remain in Lebanon if Hezbollah refuses to leave pilot zones, Ambassador Leiter saysHe added that US President Donald Trump “has been consistent” throughout the war with Iran, saying that Israel will join the Americans in their current campaign if requested.ByAARON GLICKGo to the full article > >

July 13, 5:17 AM

IDF coordinates with US military, prepares for possible strikes as US, Iran fighting escalatesThe IDF ran through possible scenarios with the US military as the war with Iran escalates, remaining on high alert for the possibility of Iran striking Israel. ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargeCENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.CENTCOM’s Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >

July 13, 5:16 AM

Survivors of Iran’s March attack on US base in Kuwait claim leadership ignored warnings – reportAccording to a report from The Washington Post, US soldiers and witnesses to Iran’s March strike on Port Shuaiba claimed that generals ignored warnings that the base may be targeted.ByTOBIAS HOLCMANEnlargeMembers of the military salute during a dignified transfer of the remains of six US Army service members of the 103rd Sustainment Command, who were killed in Kuwait, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, March 7, 2026.Members of the military salute during a dignified transfer of the remains of six US Army service members of the 103rd Sustainment Command, who were killed in Kuwait, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, March 7, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)Go to the full article > >

July 13, 5:16 AM

Iran fires three ballistic missiles at US base in Kuwait – reportIran claimed to have destroyed American High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) batteries in Kuwait, according to the Iran-run Fars News Agency.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, JONAH DAVIDOVEnlargeMissiles produced by Iran's armed forces are displayed near a row of Iranian flags during commemorations to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution on February 11, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.Missiles produced by Iran’s armed forces are displayed near a row of Iranian flags during commemorations to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution on February 11, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.(photo credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

July 13, 5:15 AM

Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity amid reports of faction pushing against US dealThe statement came as Iran resumed attacks on its Gulf neighbors and vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed US military strikes against Iranian targets.ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDEnlarge Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025. Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army’s combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025. (photo credit: IRANIAN ARMY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

July 13, 5:15 AM

Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic”We had a meeting with them, where they agreed to a deal that was perfect for us…And then, after that, they left the room and within an hour they launched a drone at a ship,” Trump said.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeThis frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.(photo credit: AFPTV / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

July 13, 5:14 AM

Iran opens a 3,000-km. front across the Gulf in bid to stretch US defenses – analysisRenewed Iranian attacks on its neighbors stretch around 3,000km, expanding the battlefield, pursuing its goal of spreading the conflict as wide as possible.BySETH J. FRANTZMANEnlargeVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >