Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTrump’s efforts to establish peace have ‘paid off,’ says Vance • Hezbollah launches missiles, mortar shells at IDF troops in southern Lebanon • Strait of Hormuz traffic at stand-stillFollow us on GoogleSmoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 13, 2026.Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 13, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)

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Strait of Hormuz traffic stalled, data shows – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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Trump administration considers USD 300 billion fund if Iran ceasefire is upheld – reportThe fund, contingent on Iran’s adherence to a final US ceasefire deal, would be created to attract investment in Iran’s abundant energy resources. ByARIELLA ROITMANEnlargeUS President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. US President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. (photo credit: Evan Vucci/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

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Eight presumed dead following US Air Force B-52 bomber crash, Edwards Air Force Base says”Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene, and the situation is ongoing,” the base wrote in a post on X/Twitter.ByREUTERS, AARON GLICKEnlargeAn Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 22, 2026.An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 22, 2026.(photo credit: Courtesy of U.S. Air Force/Handout via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >