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Follow us on GoogleThe USS Theodore Roosevelt from the bay doors of a V-22 Osprey after taking off during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise in waters south of the Hawaiian Islands, U.S., July 13, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/MARCO GARCIA)
UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted four Houthi drones, two ballistic missiles
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Trump claims he got rid of Iran nuclear threat in single night
'It's possible': Omani flydubai pilot could be linked to Iran's IRGC, Trump suggests
However, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the working assumption remains unchanged despite Trump's comments, insisting that the co-pilot acted as a "lone wolf."
ByIDAN KWELLER, AMICHAI STEINUS President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One as he departs for Denton, Texas, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, October 1, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Evan Vucci)Go to the full article > >
US waives human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt over Iran war role
Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that the military aid was necessary for "counterterrorism, border security, or nonproliferation programs."
ByREUTERS Military Vehicle patroling. Border Police are stationed and patroling at the Harif Mountain area, at the border between Israel and Egypt.(photo credit: MOSHE SHAI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Saudi-led coalition says Houthis targeted power station in Medina
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IDF kills two October 7 terrorists in Gaza strikes, including Be'eri hostage abductor
The Hamas terrorists infiltrated on October 7 and kidnapped Sharon Hertzman-Avigdori, Noam Avigdori, Adi Shoham, Nave Shoham, Yahel Shoham, and Shoshan Haran to the Gaza Strip.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFThe IDF killed Muhammad Jamal Mahmoud Abu Al-Shaar and Musab Abd al-Jalil Saqib Balbisi in a Thursday statement. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mid. East ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'
The move means that, until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump will have significantly greater military capabilities and a wider range of options for potential action against Iran.
ByAMICHAI STEINThe USS Theodore Roosevelt from the bay doors of a V-22 Osprey after taking off during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise in waters south of the Hawaiian Islands, U.S., July 13, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/MARCO GARCIA)Go to the full article > >
IRGC kills six 'terrorists' discovered with explosive packages in southeastern Iran - report
Human rights group Haalvsh, which monitors Sistan-Baluchistan, said fighting between military and security forces and armed individuals had started on Thursday morning.
ByREUTERSMembers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026.(photo credit: IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Saudi Arabia provides Yemen government with nearly $60 million in budget support, ambassador says
ByREUTERSOperation Roaring Lion: What you need to know
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, saying they aimed to create conditions for regime change in Iran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on a bunker in Tehran. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in what became the IAF’s largest-ever aerial operation.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East, targeting Gulf states and US military bases in the region.
Since February 28, ballistic missile attacks on Israel have killed 39 IDF soldiers and 23 civilians, while injuring at least 7,693 others. CENTCOM said 18 US soldiers were also killed.
A ceasefire was announced on April 7 and took effect the following day.
