Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS, Saudi Arabia launched joint attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias • Iran fired missiles at US bases in the region • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successfulFollow us on GoogleSmoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.Smoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.(photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)

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US, Saudi militaries attack Iranian-backed militias in Iraq following Iranian strikes on US basesA US official told The Jerusalem Post that Iran had launched at least four ballistic missiles towards a US military base in Jordan, adding that “This was a major attack.”ByESTHER DAVISEnlargeSmoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.Smoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.(photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)Go to the full article > >

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No US pressure on Israel to withdraw from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Israeli public diplomacy chief saysWhen Netanyahu eulogized former senator Lindsey Graham as Israel’s “number one friend,” Trump responded: “No, I’m Israel’s number one friend. Lindsey is number two.” ByIDAN KWELLER, DANYA SAPERSTEINEnlargeIDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)Go to the full article > >

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Middle East diplomats: Progress made on temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping dealTwo Middle Eastern diplomats said Tuesday that there had been progress in efforts to resolve the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, although no final agreement had been reached.ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERSEnlargeA vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 16, 2026A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 16, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

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Netanyahu flew secretly to US after intelligence warned of threat of Iranian attack- reportAccording to N12, Israeli security forces recommended that Netanyahu’s flight leave under secretive conditions after reports that Iran was escalating its efforts to attack Israeli officials.ByTZVI JASPEREnlarge Illustrative: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara seen boarding the Wing of Zion ahead of a trip to the United States, July 6, 2025 Illustrative: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara seen boarding the Wing of Zion ahead of a trip to the United States, July 6, 2025(photo credit: Avi Ohayon/GPO)Go to the full article > >

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Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source saysIran has said the strait cannot go back to its pre-war status where shipping flowed freely, while Gulf states insist there be no mandatory payment of fees to Iran.ByREUTERSEnlargeA vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 16, 2026.A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 16, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >

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IRGC says it struck three tankers in Strait of HormuzByREUTERS