Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East • UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz • Houthis attacked MedinaFollow us on GoogleNimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 7, 2026. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 7, 2026. (photo credit: US Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist First Class Luke McCall)

October 2, 8:24 PM

US senators expect vote before December 13 on Trump’s nuclear power pact with Saudi ArabiaDemocratic Senator Jeff Merkley said the vote gives the Senate a chance to “weigh in” on the agreement’s impact on a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.ByREUTERSEnlargeUS President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.(photo credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 2, 8:20 PM

Rubio thanks Jordan’s Abdullah for ‘role in advancing regional security’ in callByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 2, 6:51 PM

Iraq says 40 daily Iranian flights cleared to fly to and from NajafByREUTERS

October 2, 6:50 PM

Tanker struck while exiting Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reportsByREUTERS

October 2, 5:31 PM

US issues sanctions against Hamas financing network, Treasury saysByREUTERS

October 2, 4:01 PM

Hamas sniper killed in Khan Yunis IDF, Shin Bet announceByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 2, 9:55 AM

Iran weighing options against US, Israel as nuclear talks stall, Israeli defense official saysA senior Israeli defense official said Iran’s room for maneuver has narrowed amid US sanctions, while Israel is preparing for the possibility that an Iranian move could spiral out of control.ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargeMembers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran Monday, 16th February 2026Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran Monday, 16th February 2026(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 2, 8:48 AM

IDF reveals commander of Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade held hostagesByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 2, 7:46 AM

Yemen air force carried out 20 strikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province, spokesperson saysByREUTERS

October 2, 5:19 AM

Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief – reportWhile Araghchi did not speak explicitly about the state of Iran’s economy, the diplomats told Bloomberg that the suggestion signals the extent of the country’s economic struggles.ByDANYA SAPERSTEINEnlargeIran's foreign minister Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the UN, in Geneva Tuesday, 17th February 2026Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the UN, in Geneva Tuesday, 17th February 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/PIERRE ALBOUY)Go to the full article > >Load More