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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-05 at 01:02
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- Jul 5, 2026
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HEADLINES Iran to Charge Hormuz Ships After Deal Trump Claims Iran Navy Destroyed in Moment Israel Supreme Court Orders Fresh Comptroller Election The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Iran threatens ‘divine retribution’ against US and Israel, the warning from the IRGC Navy commander comes as Tehran stages a massive state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and Tehran announced plans to begin charging commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz once the current 60-day agreement with Washington expires, while offering preferential treatment to countries that backed Iran during the war. The move underscores the fragility of US-Iran negotiations and the importance of ensuring free navigation through a strait that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG. In US Military Role, Trump celebrates victory over Iran, claiming the United States destroyed Iran's entire naval force 'in a moment' consisting of 159 ships during his Fourth of July address. He reminded listeners that the war began on February 28, 2026, and noted the Strait of Hormuz had been closed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. He touted the nation's strength and leadership on the world stage, saying, "For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world." In Regional Impacts, a weekly Arab media selection notes that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened, yet Iran has begun behaving as its policeman—controlling maritime traffic and speaking openly about levying fees. The White House insists no such fees exist, claiming Tehran pledged not to impose them while warning that US warships remain nearby. The piece argues that even the prospect…