Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTrump says Iran is ‘failed nation’ • US says no ships hit mines in Strait of Hormuz • Iranian official calls latest attacks ‘limited’ confrontationFollow us on GoogleAn F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 41, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran August 4, 2026. An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 41, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran August 4, 2026. (photo credit: U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS)

September 1, 6:05 PM

Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this weekByREUTERS

September 1, 5:50 PM

IDF captures Hamas’s Head of General Security Apparatus in latest Gaza strikes, source tells ‘Post’Separately, there were reports of smoke shells being fired in the Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City, along the coast.ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, DANA BEN-SHIMON, AVI ASHKENAZI , AMICHAI STEINEnlargePalestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, July 16, 2026.Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, July 16, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa)Go to the full article > >

September 1, 5:30 PM

IDF locates, dismantles weapons, terror infrastructure in southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeWeapons and paraphernalia belonging to Hezbollah located by the IDF in southern Lebanon. Photos released on September 1, 2026.Weapons and paraphernalia belonging to Hezbollah located by the IDF in southern Lebanon. Photos released on September 1, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

September 1, 5:08 PM

UK to unveil ‘comprehensive’ response to Israeli West Bank settlement plans in coming weeksByREUTERS

September 1, 3:53 PM

IDF strikes Hamas commander north of Gaza CityByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 1, 3:06 PM

Russia is in solidarity with Iranian people, Putin tells PezeshkianByREUTERS

September 1, 2:49 PM

Iran’s Central Bank chief says regime has enough foreign currency despite US sanctions, blockadeThe central bank was ready to inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to calm recent volatility, while the Iranian rials plunged to a record low in August.ByREUTERSEnlargeAn Aqeeq (agate) ring is pictured next to Iraqi dinar and US dollar banknotes are laid out on a table as members of the Shia Muslim community arrive at a centre in Iraq's southern city of Basra accepting charity donations to aid people affected by the ongoing war in Iran and Lebanon.An Aqeeq (agate) ring is pictured next to Iraqi dinar and US dollar banknotes are laid out on a table as members of the Shia Muslim community arrive at a centre in Iraq’s southern city of Basra accepting charity donations to aid people affected by the ongoing war in Iran and Lebanon.(photo credit: Hussein FALEH / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 1, 2:48 PM

Yemeni anti-Houthi coalition kills Islamic State’s chief spokesperson, state security service saysIslamic State’s official media has not confirmed or denied the raid or Abu Hudhayfa al-Ansari’s death at the time of writing.ByJAMES GENNEnlarge Illustration of ISIS terrorists. Illustration of ISIS terrorists. (photo credit: Corbis/Medyan Dairieh, Wikipedia)Go to the full article > >

September 1, 2:47 PM

Supertankers carrying Saudi oil attacked by unknown projectiles while crossing Strait of Hormuz”The near-simultaneous incidents represent a further escalation in the threat environment within the Omani corridor,” shipping intelligence and tracking firm Marisks reported.ByREUTERSEnlargeVessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

September 1, 12:11 PM

IDF conducts strikes across Gaza Strip amid reports of attempted kidnapping of Hamas official”There are no casualties among our troops, and none of our troops are trapped. The IDF acted to bring an immediate threat to an end. The incident is nearing its conclusion,” a military source said.ByAVI ASHKENAZI EnlargePalestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, July 16, 2026.Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, July 16, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa)Go to the full article > >Load More