Israel, Gulf states are pressing Washington to hold the line on Iran

by

Three diplomatic sources say direct high-level contacts between Israel and at least two Gulf states have intensified as Trump signals progress in Iran talks, with both sides demanding baseline conditions before any ceasefire.  by  Danny Zaken  Published on  03-26-2026 16:00  Last modified: 03-26-2026 16:41 Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar (L) and Emirati Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) Israel and at least two Gulf states have been conducting direct high-level diplomatic contacts throughout the war – contacts that have intensified sharply in recent days as the White House signals potential progress in talks with Iran, three diplomatic sources …

Read more

US said mulling ‘final blow’ options if Iran talks fail, including sending troops to seize key assets

by

Axios says possibilities include seizing islands in Strait of Hormuz, blockading ships carrying Iranian oil, sending troops to take regime’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium By Lazar Berman Followand Nava Freiberg Follow26 March 2026, 4:52 pm   A map of the Gulf locating Strait of Hormuz and the ports of Jask and Kharg Island in Iran. (Laurence SAUBADU/AFP) The US is working on options for a “final blow” to Iran that could see American ground troops deployed on Iranian soil, as well as a major bombing effort, the Axios outlet reported Thursday, citing two US officials and two sources with knowledge of the matter. The sources …

Read more

US sends Iran 15-point proposal for ending war in Middle East

by

The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as well as issues regarding the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. Marines F-35C Lightning II prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 7, 2026.(photo credit: U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS)ByGOLDIE KATZMARCH 24, 2026 23:30Updated: MARCH 25, 2026 17:01 The United States has submitted a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to …

Read more

Saudi Arabia’s MBS urged Trump to press on with war against Iran – report

by

Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to press on with the war against Iran, calling it a “historic opportunity” to reshape the Middle East, according to a New York Times report i24NEWS March 24, 2026 at 10:10 AM ■ latest revision March 24, 2026 at 10:22 AM According to reporting by The New York Times, Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman has urged US President Trump in recent conversations to continue military action against Iran, framing the US-Israeli campaign as a “historic opportunity” to reshape the Middle East. The report, based on interviews with people briefed by American officials, says Prince Mohammed has, over the …

Read more

US sent Iran 15-point proposal for ending war in Middle East – report

by

The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as well as issues regarding the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. Marines F-35C Lightning II prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 7, 2026.(photo credit: U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS)ByGOLDIE KATZMARCH 24, 2026 23:30Updated: MARCH 25, 2026 03:36 The United States has submitted a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to …

Read more

Iran wary of US motives as talks to end war intensify, officials tell the ‘Post’

by

Iran’s skepticism is one of the reasons US VP Vance has now become involved in the negotiations. Washington has sought to reassure Tehran that “this is not a ploy, but real negotiations.” US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.(photo credit: The White House/Reuters)ByAMICHAI STEINMARCH 25, 2026 08:12 Iran has growing concerns that ongoing negotiations with the United States may be an American ploy rather than a …

Read more

IRGC signals escalation, threatens energy sites in Israel, region

by

Iran’s leadership is said to be taking a hardline approach under which there will be no retreat in the war, even at the cost of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. View of the Orot Rabin Power Plant at Sadot Yam beach, central Israel, May 20, 2023(photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90)ByREUTERS,  JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 23, 2026 07:47 Updated: MARCH 23, 2026 09:39 Iran signaled an escalation in its war posture on Monday, warning it would retaliate for strikes on its electricity sector by targeting Israeli power plants and facilities supplying US bases, as reports indicated Tehran has shifted from a strategy of …

Read more

No war can destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions, IAEA director says

by

Even if facilities and equipment are damaged, Grossi emphasized that reconstruction would be “very possible,” since Iran has the knowledge of how to build them. A SATELLITE image shows a closer view of the Natanz Nuclear Facility with new building damage, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, near Natanz, Iran, March 2, 2026.(photo credit: VANTOR/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 21, 2026 05:39 While Iran’s nuclear capabilities can be severely damaged, this war on its own cannot completely destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions or capability, IAEA Director-General Grossi said in an interview with CBS News, the transcript of which was published Thursday.  Grossi said …

Read more

US opinion on Israel shifts sharply, new NBC poll finds

by

A new NBC News poll shows a growing share of Americans, mainly Democrats, independents, and younger voters, view Israel negatively and increasingly sympathize with Palestinians, signaling a major political shift in the US. Israel National News Published: Mar 17, 2026, 9:01 AM (GMT+2) Netanyahu with Democratic members of CongressGPO A newly released NBC News survey points to a profound realignment in how Americans perceive Israel, with negative views now outweighing positive ones among registered voters. This marks a notable departure from past attitudes and is being driven largely by shifting sentiment among Democrats and independents-an evolution already influencing party dynamics ahead …

Read more

Sirens, interceptions heard across central Israel as Iran launches missile barrage

by

According to Magen David Adom, no casualties or severe injuries have been reported. MDA paramedics were dispatched to treat individuals who were injured while making their way into protected areas. Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Tel Aviv, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFMARCH 17, 2026 03:58 Sirens sounded across central Israel in the early morning hours on Tuesday as the IDF intercepted a barrage of missiles launched towards Israel from Iran. According to Magen David Adom, no casualties …

Read more

Trump: NATO facing ‘very bad’ future if countries don’t help with Strait of Hormuz

by

by Tara Suter – 03/16/26 9:20 AM ET The Hill’s Headlines — March 16, 2026 President Trump said on Sunday the NATO alliance faces a “very bad” future if countries do not answer his call to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,” Trump told the Financial Times. Trump also said that Europe and China rely more on Persian Gulf oil than the U.S. “If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the …

Read more

Report: Trump presented with options to end Iran war

by

US officials say military planners have presented President Donald Trump with options to end the war with Iran, even as fighting continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Israel National News Published: Mar 17, 2026, 5:59 AM (GMT+2) Donald TrumpOfficial White House Photo by Daniel Torok Military officials have included options in regular war planning for US President Donald Trump to end the conflict in Iran if he decides to do so, six people familiar with the plans told NBC News on Monday. According to the report, Trump has not yet chosen to pursue those options. As the conflict widens in …

Read more

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

by

Gulf states warn Washington against ending the campaign prematurely, fearing Iran could retain the ability to threaten oil routes and regional stability. Israel National News Published: Mar 17, 2026, 7:43 AM (GMT+2)   Mohammed bin Salman and Donald TrumpPool/ABACA via Reuters Connect Gulf Arab states are now warning against stopping the war against Iran in a […]

Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit

by

Trump told the Financial Times he could also delay his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping later this month as he presses Beijing to help unblock the crucial waterway. US President Donald Trump, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at his side, looks on as he speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight from Dover, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, US, March 7, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)ByREUTERSMARCH 16, 2026 02:43 US President Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces a “very bad” future if US allies fail to assist in opening up the Strait of Hormuz, in an interview with the Financial …

Read more