Daily Briefing Sept. 9 – ‘As a Jew,’ UK’s Miliband announces sanctions on settlements
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on the UK’s allegations of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ a report that Netanyahu was warned of Oct. 7 by the UAE, and updates on...
2026 US-Israel war with Iran
Families grieve in ruins of Iranian school where US strike killed dozens of children
‘Every day, this grief feels fresh again’: Relatives of children and teachers killed in Minab return to site of February 28 bombing to commemorate their loved...
US hits Iranian oil tankers after attempted missile attacks on American Navy
IRGC threatens response to US strikes, which also come after Iran claimed to seize an advanced submarine drone, though CENTCOM says the ‘defective’ unmanned vehicle malfunctioned...
US Treasury slaps sanctions on Iranian airlines, accuses them of transporting arms
Targets include nine companies based outside of Islamic Republic, but unclear if Chinese firms to face sanctions, as US seeks to up economic pain on Tehran...
Touting improved ballistic missile, Iran vows preemptive action against threats
Top Iranian official says new missile was ‘tested’ against US warship; UN nuclear watchdog head urges Tehran to cooperate as Western nations seek to refer it...
Israir becomes third Israeli carrier with NYC route, just as US airlines make their return
Wizz Air expands Israel operations with increased weekly flights to European destinations The post Israir becomes third Israeli carrier with NYC route, just as US airlines...
Daily Briefing Sept. 7 – Desalination plant shutdowns break dam on water security risks
Environmental reporter Sue Surkes on why five desalination plants shut down last week, Israel’s dangerous overreliance on water technology, and innovations in sustainable food science The...
Iran says it will declare ‘prohibited zone’ near Strait of Hormuz in coming days
Hormuz traffic dips to lowest since May after US, Iran clashes; US energy secretary says there may not be a nuclear deal, but Iran’s ability to...
Netanyahu: Toppling Iranian regime is Israel’s ‘central mission,’ goal ‘within reach’
Report says Iran, Hamas believed to be stepping up efforts to attack Israelis abroad ahead of Jewish holidays; Vance: US won’t negotiate with Iran until it...
Trump: ‘Israel should not worry’ about latest Iran clashes, war will wind down soon
US president muses about changing name of Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait,’ says it’s under American control despite fresh flareup; White House later posts map of Gulf...