Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIran offers to mediate negotiations between Saudi Arabia, Houthis • IDF kills Gazan on Israeli side of yellow line • Syria-Saudi Aramco deal financing oil importsFollow us on GoogleSmoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh Sunday, 11th October 2026Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh Sunday, 11th October 2026(photo credit: Social Media/via REUTERS)

October 12, 4:58 AM

‘Worst is yet to come:’ Houthis claim responsibility for strikes on Saudi airportsThe strikes exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi defense capabilities as the kingdom wages an air campaign against the ​Houthis, who are fighting a ground war in Yemen against the Saudi-backed governmentByREUTERSEnlargeHouthi supporters rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sanaa, Yemen October 9, 2026.Houthi supporters rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sanaa, Yemen October 9, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammed al-Mahdi)Go to the full article > >

October 12, 4:58 AM

FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flightsAs Houthis target Saudi Arabia’s airports, foreign aviation services and embassies warn airlines and travelers to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeSmoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh Sunday, 11th October 2026Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh Sunday, 11th October 2026(photo credit: Social Media/via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 12, 4:57 AM

UK Maritime confirms tanker struck by drone in vicinity of Oman’s Sohar portLocal authorities are assisting with the crew’s evacuation, UKMTO said, adding that the extent of the damage and the environmental impact are currently unknown.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeVessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from MusandamVessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

October 12, 4:57 AM

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers have discussed regional tensions, Saudi state news saysThe two diplomats discussed escalating tensions in the region in their first publicly reported contact since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes against Saudi Arabia.ByREUTERSEnlargeSaudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, (photo credit: Reuters/Kylie Cooper)Go to the full article > >

October 12, 4:57 AM

Syria issues first letter of credit for Saudi Aramco petroleum dealThe bank said the transaction opened a channel for financing oil imports and settling payments through the formal banking system. Saudi Arabia also signed three energy MOUs with Gulf states.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh Tuesday, 6th October 2026Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh Tuesday, 6th October 2026(photo credit: Handout via Reuters)Go to the full article > >

October 12, 4:56 AM

‘Insufficent’: Iranian regime rejects US response to conditions set to reopen Strait of Hormuz”We presented seven conditions to the Americans and clearly stated that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened to them, and no negotiations would take place,” said Iran’s security chief Rezaee.ByREUTERSEnlargeA member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026A member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >