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Joshua Marks

Joshua Marks is a news editor on the Jerusalem desk at JNS.org, where he covers Jewish affairs, the Middle East and global news. He is an experienced journalist who has written and produced content for major media outlets in both the United States and Israel.

A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer is seen during a blockade mission targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports, in an undated image released by U.S. Central Command on April 15, 2026. Source: @CENTCOM/X.
World News
CENTCOM: US naval blockade of Iranian ports ‘fully implemented’
“U.S. forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East,” said Adm. Brad Cooper; Trump: the Iran war is “very close to over.”
Apr. 15, 2026
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while operating in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 10, 2026. Source: @CENTCOM/X.
World News
US set to begin blocking all maritime traffic at Iranian ports
“The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT.”
Apr. 13, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
Trump: US forces to remain until Iran honors ‘real agreement’
The president threatens unprecedented strikes if Tehran violates the emerging deal during the two-week truce.
Apr. 9, 2026
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Israeli Air Force F-15 taking off for a strike mission from an undisclosed base after early-morning attacks on Iranian regime infrastructure near Tehran. Credit: Israeli Air Force.
Israel News
Israeli jets strike Iranian chemical and missile infrastructure
Hundreds of terror sites linked to Tehran and Hezbollah were hit over the weekend.
Apr. 5, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media onboard Air Force One on March 29, 2026 while en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland from West Palm Beach Florida. President Trump returned to Washington D.C. on Sunday following a weekend trip to Florida. Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images.
World News
Trump threatens Iran’s oil, power infrastructure
The U.S. president warned he will destroy the regime’s energy and water facilities unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
Mar. 30, 2026
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Lebanon
Israel News
Israel hits 250 Iran, Lebanon targets in major assault
The IDF carried out wide-scale airstrikes on regime and Hezbollah sites, expanding “Operation Roaring Lion.”
Mar. 29, 2026
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Police form a barrier between Al-Quds day protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters near the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Ontario, on March 14, 2026. Photo by Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
Toronto police ban anti-Israel protests in North York
The move follows months of rallies in the area; Jewish groups praise police directive while critics call it long overdue.
Mar. 24, 2026
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Map showing Israeli Air Force strikes on Iranian military targets across the country over the weekend. Credit: IDF.
Israel News
Israel strikes Iranian missile, nuclear sites
Fighter jets hit multiple military targets in Tehran and across the country to weaken the regime’s ability to produce and launch ballistic missiles.
Mar. 22, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One on March 15, 2026. Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images.
U.S. News
Trump: Iran ‘essentially defeated,’ wants to talk but not ready
President says Tehran unprepared for negotiations as U.S.-Israeli strikes cripple the regime’s military and target its missile and drone capabilities.
Mar. 16, 2026
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Israeli security and rescue personnel inspect the damage from an Iranian missile in Bnei Brak, east of northern Tel Aviv, March 15, 2026. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Israel News
Eight hurt as Israel under fire from Iran, Hezbollah
Tehran and its Lebanese terror proxy continued to fire missiles, causing property damage, including at the U.S. consul general’s residence.
Mar. 15, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press after arriving on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on March 11, 2026. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.
U.S. News
Trump: ‘Iran is being absolutely decimated’
The president says the regime’s navy and air force are gone and vows to keep up U.S. pressure until victory.
Mar. 12, 2026
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Iran Missile in Israel
Israel News
IAF officials: Iran launch capabilities may be down to 5% within days
Israeli officials say joint Jerusalem-Washington airstrikes have already destroyed more than 80% of the regime’s launching potential.
Mar. 11, 2026
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