Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTurkey revokes operating license of Iran’s Mellat Bank • Report: Pentagon’s US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate • Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 siteFollow us on GoogleSupporters of the Houthis brandish their weapons during a protest against the Saudi intervention in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia after the Houthis fired at the holy city of Mecca, in Sanaa on September 18, 2026. Supporters of the Houthis brandish their weapons during a protest against the Saudi intervention in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia after the Houthis fired at the holy city of Mecca, in Sanaa on September 18, 2026. (photo credit: Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP via Getty Images)

September 19, 5:54 AM

Seoul affirms intent to help with Strait of Hormuz free passage, US investment pledgesUS President Donald Trump has criticized Seoul in recent weeks over what he described as a lack of South Korean support for US efforts to pressure Iran.ByREUTERSEnlargeUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio poses for a photo with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during a trilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio poses for a photo with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during a trilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders’ summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/YVES HERMAN)Go to the full article > >

September 19, 5:54 AM

Turkey revokes operating license of Iran’s Mellat Bank amid US economic pressure campaignEarlier this month, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a small Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries.ByREUTERSEnlargeA man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026. A man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026. (photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >

September 19, 5:54 AM

Pentagon’s US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate – reportAs of Friday, the system lists 14 fatalities as occurring during Operation Epic Fury, with an additional four categorized under Overseas Operations.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeMembers of a US Army team carry a flagged-drapped transfer case containing the remains of US soldier Capt. Cody A. Khork during a dignified transfer solemn event at Dover Air Force Base, in Dover, Delaware, on March 7, 2026.Members of a US Army team carry a flagged-drapped transfer case containing the remains of US soldier Capt. Cody A. Khork during a dignified transfer solemn event at Dover Air Force Base, in Dover, Delaware, on March 7, 2026.(photo credit: SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 19, 5:53 AM

Qatar signs agreement with UN to bring 1.3 million liters of fuel to GazaIn the latest expansion of Qatar’s aid program for Gaza, Doha announced it would work with the UN to deliver 1.3 million liters of fuel to the Strip to support humanitarian efforts.ByAMIT AVITANEnlargeSecond World Summit for Social Development, in Doha Tuesday, 4th November 2025Second World Summit for Social Development, in Doha Tuesday, 4th November 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)Go to the full article > >

September 19, 5:53 AM

EU Operation Aspides raised alert level of its ships after Houthi attacks, Kallas saysThe EU’s Red Sea naval mission has raised alert levels as Houthi forces expand control near key maritime routes, increasing threats to shipping and regional security.ByREUTERSEnlargeBoats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >

September 19, 5:52 AM

Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN agency saysThe UN described the new fighting as a crisis layered atop Yemen’s long-running humanitarian emergency.ByREUTERSEnlargeWomen use donkeys to transport water jerrycans to the al-Bireen camp for displaced people who fled fighting between the Houthis and forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government in Taiz province, Yemen, September 17, 2026.Women use donkeys to transport water jerrycans to the al-Bireen camp for displaced people who fled fighting between the Houthis and forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized government in Taiz province, Yemen, September 17, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

September 19, 5:51 AM

Saudi Arabia reaches out to Houthis through Oman for ceasefire, direct negotiations – reportAccording to the Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, the aim is first to discuss the Houthis’ humanitarian demands and then attempt to reach a comprehensive agreement.ByELI LEONEnlargeSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on during his meeting with the US Secretary of State in Riyadh on October 23, 2024.Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on during his meeting with the US Secretary of State in Riyadh on October 23, 2024.(photo credit: NATHAN HOWARD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 19, 5:51 AM

Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery showsSatellite imagery shows Iran restoring the heavily damaged Taleghan 2 facility and adding apparent protection against future strikes.ByJAMES GENNEnlargeSatellite imagery showing Iran rebuilding the Taleghan 2 nuclear bomb testing facility southeast of Tehran, September 2026.Satellite imagery showing Iran rebuilding the Taleghan 2 nuclear bomb testing facility southeast of Tehran, September 2026.(photo credit: Vantor Technologies and Institute for Science and International Security)Go to the full article > >