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IDF cracks down on West Bank terror, CENTCOM confirms Iran naval blockade still ongoing

Senior Iranian official threatens Israel with ‘new target bank’ if Israel enters war • Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post' • Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates

IDF soldiers operate in the West Bank village of Mukhmas, July 3, 2026.
U.S. Sailors signal an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea.

Trump says US prepared for intensified strikes on Iran as Tehran continues attacks on Gulf states

US President Donald Trump gestures as he disembarks the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, while he arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Trump warns of stronger strikes against Iran as regime continues attacks across Middle East


Halfway through Congress review of Iran deal, the White House is winning

Procedure is stacked in president’s favor, says senate majority leader. 24 Democrats have declared support so far.

US President Barack Obama at the Rose Garden of the White House

Ultimate betrayal

The Jerusalem Post

Clinton, Republican candidates chime in on Iran deal

Conservative candidate Mike Huckabee vows to back Israel and did not rule out using force against Tehran; Hillary Clinton calls deal "worthy of support."

Hillary Clinton

Twizzlers and brothels: Iran negotiations behind closed doors

US officials offer a glimpse into what negotiations in Vienna really look like.

The Coburg Palace in Vienna, where diplomats from Iran and world powers are meeting over a comprehensive nuclear agreement.‏

Warships to Yemen provide US with options, Pentagon says

Obama administration claims move is to protect "free flow of commerce" through the Gulf of Aden, Mandeb Strait.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt operates in the Arabian Sea conducting maritime security operations in this US Navy photo taken April 21, 2015.

Kerry, Sherman meet American Jewish leaders to discuss Iran deal

Jewish officials raise concerns about deal with Obama administration officials.

Kerry waits prior to a meeting in Lausanne March 30, 2015.

Report: US officials fear top Iranian commanders not in full control of local forces

CNN reports incident in which Iranian aircraft came within 50 yards of US helicopter, risking serious incident.

An MH-60R helicopter, attached to the USS Sampson [file]

Obama, Bush and the coming Arab-Iran War

The Jerusalem Post

US Senate will vote on sanctions bill if there is no Iran deal

"Another heavy dose of sanctions would be an appropriate remedy if there's no agreement at all," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a weekly news briefing.

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

US Court rejects Greek magnate’s defamation case against anti-nuclear Iran NGO

Decision comes after US gov't injects state secrets privilege.

Former Obama administration official Gary Samore, a member of the NGO, United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI)