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US forces have carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure and military sites, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles against US-allied Gulf states. The conflict, triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the peace deal is over, has caused a humanitarian crisis, with a desalination plant hit leaving 10,000 people without water.
As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid renewed US-Iran hostilities, Gulf states and global markets are accelerating efforts to bypass the critical waterway. New pipelines, including a proposed link through Israel, and expansions of existing routes are being considered to reduce dependence on the strait, though analysts caution about the long-term viability of these alternatives.
Israel plans to mass-produce JDAM guided bombs within two years, aiming for greater self-sufficiency in munitions. The move follows a partial US arms freeze in 2024 and has seen agreements with Elbit Systems and ramped-up production efforts.
President Trump accused China of interfering in US elections, citing intelligence files and voter data theft. China's foreign ministry dismissed the claims as 'pure fabrication and malicious slander,' urging Washington to stop baseless accusations. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed a retaliatory strike on a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria, citing the killing of Iranian soldiers. The US military said it had withdrawn from the base in February, denied any troop casualties, and a Syrian military source said no attack occurred.
Israel's Knesset will dissolve on July 17, setting the stage for elections on October 27, 2026. The vote will be the first after a full government term in over half a century, with the opposition leading in polls but divided. The campaign coincides with the anniversary of the October 7 attack and debates over the government's policies in Gaza and the West Bank.
US Vice President JD Vance accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence American public opinion to prolong the Iran war. His remarks came in a podcast interview with Joe Rogan, as the House rejected an amendment to cut aid to Israel.
Syrian authorities said they seized a weapons shipment at the border with Iraq, including missiles and drones, which they say was intended for Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied the accusations as 'fabricated narratives.' Iraq announced a high-level committee to investigate.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran announcing its closure and the US insisting it remains open. As the conflict escalates, experts describe how the waterway is monitored through a combination of military and commercial assets, while officials on both sides trade claims about leadership and control.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz informed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that Israel will maintain its forces in security zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, citing self-defense. The call comes amid reported U.S. pressure on Israel to withdraw from some areas.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli attacks continue to kill Palestinians in Gaza, with recent incidents including a family of six in Gaza City and a nine-year-old girl in a refugee camp. The Israeli military says it targets militants and is reviewing specific strikes, while Palestinian health officials report over a thousand killed since the truce.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea shipping route, if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The threat poses a major risk to global energy supplies and shipping, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to two of the world's most vital oil arteries.
The Jerusalem Post has released new episodes of its daily news podcast, featuring coverage of top stories involving Israel, Iran, the United States, and regional military developments. The podcast, hosted by Shifra Jacobs, is available every Sunday through Thursday.
Syria’s recent seizure of a weapons shipment bound for Hezbollah highlights its new role in curbing the group’s rearming efforts, a development that aligns with US and Israeli interests. While Hezbollah’s capabilities have been reduced, concerns remain about its ability to continue smuggling lower-grade weapons.
Vice President JD Vance told podcaster Joe Rogan that Jeffrey Epstein had connections to the highest levels of American and Israeli intelligence, and acknowledged the Trump administration mishandled the release of Epstein files. Vance also theorized about Epstein's ties to the Israeli left, drawing criticism from the Jerusalem Post for embracing conspiracy theories.
The US House voted 314-104 to defeat an amendment that would have cut military aid to Israel, but more than 100 Democrats supported the measure, exposing growing divisions within the party. The near-even split among Democrats signals a shift in the party's stance on Israel, driven by changing voter attitudes and the ongoing Gaza war.
The US launched a second wave of attacks on Iran's coastal defences and missile sites, prompting Iranian retaliation against US targets in Gulf states. Oil prices rose to a one-month high as hostilities escalated around the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.
The United States carried out new strikes on Iran after three merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran threatened to shut additional energy export routes. US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel advanced, and the body of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq for funeral processions.
US-mediated talks in Rome have advanced plans for Israeli withdrawal from pilot zones in southern Lebanon, with the US military coordinating alongside Lebanese forces. The framework agreement, signed June 26, faces challenges including Hezbollah's opposition and domestic controversy over the selected zones.