Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostGulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty of peace talks, eight ships transit Strait of Hormuz • Iran lied about negotiations with US, Strait of Hormuz to open ‘very soon’, Trump saysFollow us on Google
IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
August 5, 11:27 AM
Houthis strike, claim responsibility for hitting Saudi oil tanker in Red SeaByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
August 5, 10:16 AM
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tanker off YanbuByREUTERS
August 5, 9:27 AM
IDF destroys Hezbollah weapons and tunnels in southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
August 5, 8:54 AM
Iran to delay Hormuz agreement with OmanByREUTERS
August 5, 8:51 AM
Trump says ‘all-day negotiation’ was held with Iran on TuesdayByREUTERS
August 5, 8:51 AM
Gulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty of peace talks, eight ships transit Strait of HormuzSix of the vessels, three tankers and three bulk carriers, were entering the strait, while a gas carrier and a tanker were exiting. Some 130 ships would typically transit the waterway before the war.ByREUTERS
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)Go to the full article > >
August 5, 8:51 AM
Iran lied about negotiations with US, Strait of Hormuz to open ‘very soon’, Trump says“The Strait’s going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard, and then the Strait’s going to be open,” Trump said. ByIDAN KWELLER
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)Go to the full article > >
August 5, 8:20 AM
Strait of Hormuz agreement to be delayed as long as US threatens Iran, Iranian media saysByREUTERS
August 5, 7:39 AM
Iran lied about negotiations with US, Strait of Hormuz to open ‘very soon’, Trump says“The Strait’s going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard, and then the Strait’s going to be open,” Trump said. ByIDAN KWELLERUS President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)Go to the full article > >
August 5, 5:52 AM
US, Iran, Oman edge closer to deal that could temporarily reopen Strait of Hormuz – reportWashington is aiming for an interim agreement between the US, Iran, and Oman that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to be announced Wednesday.ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER, REUTERS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)Go to the full article > >Load More