Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostHome Front Command considers easing restrictions • Merz urges Israeli restraint in Lebanon, Hezbollah disarmament • Two IDF troops lightly woundedFollow us on GoogleOPERATIONS CONDUCTED by troops from the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon.OPERATIONS CONDUCTED by troops from the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

June 3, 2:52 AM

US strikes Iranian military control station, intercepts missiles launched at BahrainByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

June 3, 2:03 AM

Bahrain’s interior ministry says warning siren has been sounded, urges public to go to safe placesByREUTERS

June 3, 1:18 AM

Kuwait says air defenses repelling hostile missile and drone attacksByREUTERS

June 3, 12:50 AM

Explosion heard in the area of Iran’s Qeshm Island, Iranian media saysByREUTERS

June 3, 12:15 AM

US strikes empty oil tanker attempting to break blockade on Iranian portsAccording to US Central Command, American forces issued repeated warnings to the crew of the Botswana-flagged vessel over the course of 24 hours as it sailed towards Iran’s Kharg Island. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeGuided-missile destroyer USS Mason sails in the US CENTCOM area of responsibility in an undated picture, published April 29, 2026.Guided-missile destroyer USS Mason sails in the US CENTCOM area of responsibility in an undated picture, published April 29, 2026.(photo credit: SCREENSHOT X/ @CENTCOM)Go to the full article > >

June 2, 10:49 PM

US sanctions Iran’s largest crypto exchange over IRGC linksThe US Treasury announced on Tuesday that two brothers had also been individually sanctioned, along with the exchange’s chief executive officer.ByREUTERSEnlargeBitcoins are seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)Bitcoins are seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)Go to the full article > >

June 2, 10:49 PM

Israel-Lebanon talks resume, Hezbollah keeps fighting in violation of agreement with Trump – report“Our logic is to contain the fighting in Lebanon and not make it an issue in negotiations,” a US administration source said. ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, AMICHAI STEINEnlargeYechiel Leiter (far L), Israeli Ambassador to the US, and Nada Hamadeh (far R), Lebanese Ambassador to the US, attend a meeting hosted by the United States at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2026. Leading the US delegation are Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Needham (C)Yechiel Leiter (far L), Israeli Ambassador to the US, and Nada Hamadeh (far R), Lebanese Ambassador to the US, attend a meeting hosted by the United States at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2026. Leading the US delegation are Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Needham (C)(photo credit: Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

June 2, 9:16 PM

Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani warns US, Israel against escalation in Gaza, LebanonQaani threatened that if the US or Israel did escalate militarily in Gaza and Lebanon, new fronts could open, and traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could mirror the situation in the Strait of HormuzBySETH J. FRANTZMANEnlargeIRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

June 2, 9:15 PM

Trump denies reports that US-Iran talks have stalledIran’s IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported on Monday that the Islamic regime had called for talks with the US to cease over Israeli military action in Lebanon.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeUS President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.(photo credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

June 2, 9:03 PM

IAEA says it is offering technical support to UAE after attack on nuclear plantByREUTERSLoad More