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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-05 at 02:02
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- Jul 5, 2026
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HEADLINES Trump boasts 159-ship Iran destruction Hormuz reopened, Iran may levy fees IDF eliminates terrorist in Lebanon security zone The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In US Military Role, President Trump celebrated victory over Iran during the Salute to America celebration on the nation’s 250th anniversary, praising the United States for destroying Iran’s entire naval force “in a moment,” describing it as 159 ships. He said he rebuilt the military in his first term and referenced using it in what he called his “third time,” though he avoided elaborating on the controversy. He lauded the United States for its role on the world stage, declaring that for 250 years the country has been the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all nations. The celebration took place at the National Mall in Washington after a storm-related delay. The war with Iran began on February 28, 2026, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for world oil trade; officials say US forces used air and naval assets in the conflict, according to the White House. In Regional Impacts, a weekly Arab press roundup discusses the Strait of Hormuz reopening and Iran acting as its policeman—controlling maritime traffic and speaking openly about levying fees. The White House says no such fees exist, claiming Tehran pledged not to impose them while warning that US warships remain nearby. The analysis notes that even the possibility of Iran collecting fees would grant Tehran a powerful political weapon, enabling it to decide which tankers may pass and potentially extract payments. Such control would give Iran leverage over Gulf exporters and energy-importing nations, and could be used to o…