Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTehran warns of ceasefire violation amid Trump’s escort plan • US accused of piracy as Tehran threatens carrier fleet • Israel to purchase 100 F-35s, 50 new F-15s, doubling fleetIDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, May 2, 2026.IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, May 2, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

May 4, 12:10 PM

US close to delivering Israeli ‘Gideon’ KC-46 refueling aircraft for future Iran attacksThe first of the KC-46 aircraft undertook a maiden test flight within the US, and is expected to be delivered to the Jewish state in around a month.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeIsrael's new KC-46 refueling aircraft, named "Gideon," on its maiden flight, May 4, 2026.Israel’s new KC-46 refueling aircraft, named “Gideon,” on its maiden flight, May 4, 2026.(photo credit: BOEING)Go to the full article > >

May 4, 12:10 PM

Iran expert: Tehran not yet under enough pressure to concedeTehran continues to condition any discussion of its nuclear program on ending the war, lifting the blockade, and the withdrawal of US forces, meaning the core obstacle remains unresolved.ByWALLA!EnlargeA woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026A woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

May 4, 12:08 PM

IRGC unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media saysByREUTERS

May 4, 11:35 AM

Iran criticizes UAE’s OPEC exit, pledges to uphold own commitmentsByREUTERS

May 4, 10:53 AM

 IDF: 10 Hezbollah operatives killed, launch sites struck in southern LebanonByTOBIAS SIEGAL

May 4, 10:24 AM

Dubai airports to scale up operations as UAE airspace reopens fullyByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 4, 10:09 AM

Hezbollah fires anti-tank missile toward IDF troops near Metula – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 4, 9:55 AM

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure across southern LebanonByTOBIAS SIEGAL

May 4, 9:32 AM

UAE’s exit from OPEC not directed against anyone, ADNOC CEO saysByREUTERS

May 4, 9:18 AM

US transfers crew from seized Iranian vessel to Pakistan – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFFLoad More