Bradley Cooper

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran

"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that will keep anything from going in or out," Bessent said.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026.
US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on as US President Donald Trump holds up a resolution document that he signed during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on February 19.

Jared Kushner plans to visit Israel, Egypt next week for Gaza talks - report

Soldiers from the United States gather together during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Jackeroo on May 29, 2026 in Townsville, Australia.

Iran using social media footage to target US troops, assets in Middle East

People hold Hezbollah flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026.

Lebanese army must clear Hezbollah from Yellow Line to Litani River, Katz says


Zamir, Cooper meeting focused on Iran, but also influenced Lebanon deal

As of Sunday, despite the extensive public statements about the Israel-Lebanon-US deal announced over the weekend, it is unclear exactly when and where the IDF will withdraw.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

IDF intelligence, strikes helped US rescue downed pilot, sources tell 'Post'

Throughout the tense 48-hour window, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper remained in direct contact.

IDF technicians prepare a fighter jet for operational activity, August 24, 2025

US destroyed over 5,000 targets across Iran, including 60 warships, CENTCOM chief says

He added that the US's mission is to end Iran’s ability to “project power” and harass international shipping crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026.

Israel weighs Iran response scenarios as US pressure mounts - analysis

Israel is closely monitoring US military deployments as uncertainty grows over Iran’s next move and the possibility of a broader regional showdown.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Music in ‘Maestro’ is as versatile as Bernstein - soundtrack review

Some of these compositions clearly disclose Bernstein’s affinity to his Jewish identity.

 LEONARD BERNSTEIN making annotations to a musical score, 1955.

‘Maestro’ is an overly tasteful biopic 

A film review of 'Maestro, which opened in theaters in Israel on Thursday and is coming to Netflix on December 20.

BRADLEY COOPER and Carey Mulligan in ‘Maestro.’

Classic movies, new TV shows for Israelis to watch in wartime

From Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds and American Graffiti to Payback and The Bear, here are movie and TV offerings for Israelis amid the ongoing war.

 BRAD PITT in ‘Inglourious Basterds.’

Many Jews don't care ‘Maestro’ has been plagued by ‘Jewface’ controversy

"Maestro,” a biopic about Leonard Bernstein starring and directed by Bradley Cooper, took heat for months over its non-Jewish star’s use of a prosthetic nose.

 Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein on the set of "Maestro."

Makeup artist apologizes over prosthetic nose worn by Bradley Cooper in ‘Maestro’ film

Both Bernstein’s family and the Anti-Defamation League defended Cooper, who also directed the film, and said they did not consider the elongated nose antisemitic.

 BRADLEY COOPER  and Carey Mulligan in ‘Maestro.’

Israeli filmmakers weigh in on the 'Maestro' Jewface debate

CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in his Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro sparked backlash. What do Israeli filmmakers think of the Jewface debate?

 BRADLEY COOPER  and Carey Mulligan in ‘Maestro.’