Who are Tehran’s newly appointed military, IRGC chiefs? - explainer
Ali Abdollahi was appointed as chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, with Kioumars Heydari named as his deputy.
Middle East
Hamas may receive up to $400 million in debt relief under BoP plan - report
Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war - analysis
Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says
Hamas intensified Gaza torture, interrogations post-Oct. 2025 ceasefire, IDF Arabic spox says
Hamas employs physical violence, blackmail, psychological threats and harm, prolonged isolation, and a range of other forms of mistreatment, the IDF said.
Lebanon's parliament votes to abolish death penalty, Hezbollah votes against bill
The legislation will now go before Lebanon’s cabinet before being submitted to President Joseph Aoun for approval.
US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess
Israeli defense officials believe that, despite the slim chances, the White House is seeking to signal to Israel that a similar model could be applied in Iran, subject to an agreement with Tehran.
Iran refined drone, missile attacks to overwhelm air defenses as US ran low on Patriots - report
The IRGC used missiles that could suddenly change course, forcing the US to use scarce interceptor missiles, according to the reports.
Israel warns Trump of Iran assassination plot, Lebanon failing to disarm Hezbollah
Trump covertly escorted off Air Force One to another plane • Iranian official says US blockade worse than war • Israeli officials say LAF not doing enough on the ground
President Aoun: Israel-Lebanon talks progressing, Israel won't remain on a single inch of Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said negotiations with Israel were progressing but stressed that a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remained a priority.
Iran appoints AMIA bombing suspect to National Security Council
In June 2025, Argentina’s federal judiciary ordered that 10 Iranian and Lebanese suspects accused in connection with the deadly 1994 AMIA bombing be tried in absentia, with Mohsen Rezaei among them.
Lebanese Army is not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah in pilot area, sources tell 'Post'
One of the officials told the Post that the Lebanese Army has entered the area and even uncovered weapons and ammunition caches, but said that “it is still not enough.”
Israel must ‘trust, but verify’ while expanding regional relations, Middle East expert warns
A Middle East expert gave The Jerusalem Post an optimistic assessment of Israel's diplomatic prospects.
Iran delays Pakistan visit as Islamabad says US, Tehran near 'some sort' of deal - report
Pakistan's Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi visited Tehran on Tuesday, reportedly having met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during the trip.
