Operation Roaring Lion

Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as Iran, US blockades restrict energy shipments

A total of 89 vessels exited the strait while 103 entered over the seven-day period, the report, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, showed.

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A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

US treasury secretary says economic D-day against Iran 'begins at dawn,' IDF strikes Lebanon

Less than 20 ships transit Hormuz over weekend • Greece moves Patriot system to key base amid rising US-Iran tensions • Israel warns Hamas of intensified strikes over Gaza kite launches

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An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Iran made billions of dollars, bypassed sanctions amid US blockade, top official Rezaee claims

"In the past month or two, we sold seventy million barrels of oil," he said. "Now every day we sell oil to American ships on that side, as much as we produce."

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Palestinians live among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026.

Israel strikes in Gaza's Khan Yunis, IDF kills terrorist who attempted to steal weapon in West Bank

IDF launches manhunt in pursuit of terrorist following Jericho stabbing attack • Rezaee: Iran made billions of dollars amid US blockade • Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran

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Germany expands missile defense network with second Israeli Arrow 3 site

The Arrow 3, one of Israel’s most advanced air defense systems, is capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at altitudes of over 100 km. and with a reported range of up to 2,400 km. 

JULY 4, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The German Air Force presents the initial capability of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.

US-Iran talks to resume in Pakistan, Trump says Netanyahu could visit DC next week

Foreign officials attend Khamenei's funeral • Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes • IDF reservist severely wounded in Lebanon

JULY 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A yellow flag belonging to the Iran-backed Shia Muslim party Hezbollah flutters on top of the rubble of a building in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on June 23, 2026.

Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US

Netanyahu and Trump last met on February 11, 2026. Later that month, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran.

JULY 3, 2026ByIDAN KWELLER
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give thumbs-up at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

IDF chief awards US Air Defense battery captain, commanders with Certificate of Appreciation

It noted that over the past few years, the IDF and US army have "demonstrated a level of partnership, professionalism, and innovation unmatched in modern warfare."

JULY 3, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir awards US military Captain Nathan John Pernot with the IDF Certificate of Appreciation, July 3, 2026.

Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral

The event will last a week and span several major cities in Iran and Iraq, with ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala.

JULY 3, 2026ByARIELLA ROITMAN
Coffins are displayed containing the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque on July 3, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Leiter says Lebanon deal focused on Hezbollah disarmament as France, UK to work with Oman on Hormuz

Foreign officials attend Khamenei's funeral • Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes • IDF reservist severely wounded in Lebanon

JULY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A yellow flag belonging to the Iran-backed Shia Muslim party Hezbollah flutters on top of the rubble of a building in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on June 23, 2026.

US officials believed Israel planned to kill Iranian negotiators amid peace talks - report

According to the report, US officials were particularly concerned that Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would be targeted.

JULY 2, 2026ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
FOREIGN MINISTER of Iran Abbas Araghchi, and Speaker of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf with the delegation of Iran at the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

IDF chief marks 1,000 days since October 7, says Iran is 'primary focus'

Israel launches pilot program for returning Gaza residents, COGAT announces • US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed

JULY 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026; Illustrative.

US threatened to withhold interceptors after clash with Saudi Arabia over Hormuz escorts - report

According to the WSJ, Saudi Arabia refused to allow the United States to use its bases and airspace for the mission. In retaliation, the White House threatened to withhold interception systems.

JULY 1, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Katz: War against Israel being waged terror financing, not just on the battlefield

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PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.