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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth talks about the war in Iran as President Donald Trump hosts the swearing-in ceremony for US Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin (R) in the Oval Office at the White House on March 2. (photo credit: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES)
May 12, 6:27 AM
Trump ‘seriously considering resuming war’ after latest Iranian proposal – reportCNN reported that the latest Iranian proposal, which Trump called “unacceptable,” is pushing Trump into believing he must resume the war against the regime.ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
US President Donald Trump attends a Mother’s Day reception for Gold Star mothers.(photo credit: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)Go to the full article > >
May 12, 6:27 AM
Polymarket scandal: Indicted Air Force officer claims ‘entire IAF is involved in gambling’The prosecution also accused the officer of demonstrating a willingness to “sell information for financial benefits” at the cost of putting Israel Air Force pilots and operations at risk.ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative)(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)Go to the full article > >
May 12, 6:27 AM
US issues new sanctions over Iran’s oil shipments to China as part of Economic FuryThe State Department also announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the IRGC.ByREUTERS
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018.(photo credit: REUTERS/HAMAD I MOHAMMED/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >
May 12, 6:27 AM
UAE targeted Iran’s Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime – reportThe Emirati government didn’t publicly confirm its participation in the strikes against Iran, which were done before the current ceasefire started.ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
An Emirates air force F16 performs a diplsy flight at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai on November 17, 2025(photo credit: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
May 12, 6:27 AM
IDF issues evacuation warning for south Lebanon’s villageByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
May 12, 6:27 AM
Trump calls latest Iranian proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’The Iranian proposal stressed the need to end the war on all fronts and to lift sanctions on Tehran, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, citing an informed source.ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One for departure to Miami, Florida, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, May 2, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)Go to the full article > >