Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS strikes Iranian launchers that fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz • Vessels crossing Hormuz strait drop to 5 per day over weekend Follow us on GoogleAn F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran July 31, 2026.An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran July 31, 2026.(photo credit: US NAVY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

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Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran”You’re going to see a lot more of these every week,” Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. “We’re starting with the banks, and we’re telling the banks it’s not okay to have IrByREUTERSEnlargeUS 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 > >

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Explosions heard in Jordan as Iran fires missiles at US forces, ‘nearly all’ intercepted”US forces in Jordan are under missile attack. The Iranians are launching a variety of different missiles at US bases in response to US strikes on Larak Island,” Fox News’ Trey Yingst confirmed.ByESTHER DAVISEnlargeSmoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026. Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026. (photo credit: US CENTRAL COMMAND/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

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IRGC vows response after US struck two Iranian launchers preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz”We will take retribution” against the US for striking Larak Island, a spokesperson for the IRGC told state broadcaster IRIB on Sunday evening, adding that Iran “will punish those responsible.”ByESTHER DAVIS, AMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeUS Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), August 30, 2026.US Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), August 30, 2026.(photo credit: X/CENTCOM)Go to the full article > >

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At least seven IDF soldiers sent to military prison for refusing to board APC with female medicThe incident followed an announcement in June that hesder yeshivas would stop sending their students for IDF enlistment after the military announced a pilot program for female soldiers.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeFEMALE IDF field intelligence collection soldiers S, D, and V in the Syrian buffer zone.FEMALE IDF field intelligence collection soldiers S, D, and V in the Syrian buffer zone.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Go to the full article > >