Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS begins ‘tanker for tanker policy’ on Iranian ships • IRGC tells Arab nations to expel US forces or face ‘crushing’ response • Tehran strikes US targets across MideastFollow us on GoogleThe US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026.The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026.(photo credit: CHALINEE THIRASUPA/REUTERS)

September 2, 8:57 AM

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure after terrorists launch drones towards soldiersByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 2, 8:14 AM

Russia secretly aiding Iran in development of supersonic cruise missile technology – reportThe program, codenamed C430L, began in 2023 and was arranged by Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, in coordination with the US-sanctioned NPO Mashinostroyenia.ByTZVI JASPEREnlarge A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023 A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023(photo credit: WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

September 2, 5:31 AM

US launches new ‘tanker for tanker’ policy, strikes Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz – reportThe strikes mark the first time that the US has launched direct retaliatory strikes on Iranian ships in the strait, rather than preventing them from violating the US-imposed naval blockade. ByARIELLA ROITMANEnlargeVessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026.Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

September 2, 5:31 AM

Attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq as Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US basesExplosions heard in Eilat as sirens sound in southern Jordan following Iranian attacks. Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that Iran “will no longer exercise restraint.”ByGOLDIE KATZ, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM, AVI ASHKENAZI , ESTHER DAVISEnlargeStill from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.Still from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X/@IRANinMumbai)Go to the full article > >

September 2, 5:31 AM

Trump: ‘Couldn’t care less’ if Iran signs agreementByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 2, 5:31 AM

US energy secretary says 17 million barrels of oil transited Strait of Hormuz on MondayByREUTERS

September 2, 5:31 AM

IRGC tells Arab nations to expel US forces or face ‘crushing’ responseByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 2, 5:31 AM

Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data showsByREUTERS

September 2, 5:31 AM

IDF intercepted suspicious aerial target from Lebanon, military saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF