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August 9, 4:28 AM

US Gen. Dan Caine looking for ‘off-ramp’ to avoid further escalation in Iran war – reportAccording to the report, Caine recently made clear to other US officials that available military options may not be enough to achieve US President Donald Trump’s stated war objectives.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)Go to the full article > >

August 9, 4:28 AM

IRGC says re-opening Hormuz dependent on US talks, as Araghchi signals progress on Hormuz deal Iran and Oman are “very close” to reaching an accord on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.ByREUTERSEnlargeVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

August 9, 4:28 AM

UAE condemns alleged Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in HormuzThe UAE accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as ADNOC says 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the conflict began.ByREUTERSEnlargeShips and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

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Cut discovered in Kibbutz Zikim fence, IDF says no threat detected, copper thieves suspectedInvestigations determined the likely culprit to be copper thieves, according to Maariv, which reported that they unsuccessfully attempted to steal a copper wire drum before fleeing.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, YANIR YAGNA, RAMI SHANIEnlargeThe Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.(photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)Go to the full article > >

August 9, 4:28 AM

Lebanese politician says Shi’ite community is victim of Hezbollah, calls for ‘intifada’ – reportL’Orient Today reported that Gemayel suggested the Shi’ite population was being held hostage to Hezbollah and there should, therefore, be an “intifada” (uprising) against the group.ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDEnlargeA woman and a child hold Hezbollah flags, including one bearing a portrait of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, during a protest in Riyad al-Solh Square in central Beirut, Lebanon, on August 7, 2026.A woman and a child hold Hezbollah flags, including one bearing a portrait of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, during a protest in Riyad al-Solh Square in central Beirut, Lebanon, on August 7, 2026.(photo credit: Nael Chahine / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >