Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTrump claims Iran wants to make a deal • Netanyahu warns Hezbollah of retaliation • Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US Defense Department probe findsFollow us on GoogleA commercial vessel is anchored off Yemen's coast at Bab al-Mandeb, in the straits connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean on September 12, 2026.A commercial vessel is anchored off Yemen’s coast at Bab al-Mandeb, in the straits connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean on September 12, 2026.(photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

September 15, 5:40 AM

Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify, shipping data showsByREUTERS

September 15, 5:37 AM

Thirteen wounded in Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabian cities, Saudis announceThe Saudi-led coalition announced this after the Saudi Civil Defense issued an emergency alert for the Khamis Mushait and Abha areas on Monday night, State TV announced.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeFighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.(photo credit: Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 15, 5:37 AM

Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US Defense Department probe finds – reportThe US Defense Department’s congressionally-mandated report outlines depletion of key munitions and extensive damage to US military and intelligence assets in the Middle East. ByARIELLA ROITMANEnlargeUS Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026. US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026. (photo credit: US NAVY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

September 15, 5:37 AM

IDF kills five Hamas terrorists, among them military commander, in Gaza counterterrorism operationThe IDF and Shin Bet have intensified counterterrorism efforts in the Gaza Strip in recent weeks with the goal of killing Hamas terrorists and minimizing reconstruction efforts.ByAVI ASHKENAZI EnlargePalestinians walk past a destroyed Israeli armored vehicle left behind by the Israeli army during the recent war, in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood of Gaza City, September 7, 2026.Palestinians walk past a destroyed Israeli armored vehicle left behind by the Israeli army during the recent war, in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood of Gaza City, September 7, 2026.(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 15, 5:37 AM

Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran’s Fars reportsAn oil tanker exploded and caught fire after colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s IRGC said, according to Fars, without saying when the incident occurred.ByREUTERS, DANYA SAPERSTEINEnlargeA drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >