Iran Deal

Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock - analysis

Experts worry Washington could lock in a superficial agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, then struggle through months or years of technically complex follow‑on talks.

US Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026.
 Ceasefire or countdown? Why the Iran conflict isn’t finished

Ceasefire or countdown? Why the Iran conflict isn’t finished

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal

Iran and Pakistan falgs. Illustration.

Pakistan in the spotlight: A ceasefire mediator Israel should watch closely-opinion


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancels planned Israel visit - report

One senior Israeli political official said regarding the situation that "it's impossible to ignore the sensitive timing" of Blinken's cancelation.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Letters to the Editor April 10, 2023: Travesty of justice

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Washington experts debate on possible ‘freeze-for-freeze’ Iran deal

Experts in Washington like Dennis Ross, John Hannah and Richard Goldberg weigh in on a possible new US "freeze-for-freeze" deal with Iran.

A general view of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, Iran

Biden set to present new 'interim' Iran deal - report

The proposed agreement would reportedly see some sanctions being eased in exchange for a partial freezing of the Iranian nuclear program. 

Iranians burn US flags during a protest to express solidarity with the Palestinian people amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Tehran, Iran May 18, 2021.

What’s next after Iran, IAEA cut dramatic deal? - analysis

Signs are that the drama was once again superficial and that the IAEA and the West may have fallen for yet another deception by Tehran.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi looks on during a news conference with Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami as they meet in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2023.

It's time for Israel to make a decision about Iran

The would-be Hitlers of Persia have spoken openly about their desire to wipe Israel off the map. In effect, they are seeking to erect an atomic Auschwitz designed to finish what the Nazis began.

 UNDETERRED: IRANIAN Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waters a sapling during Tehran’s Arbor Day ceremony, March 6.

Iran is positioning itself to gain nuclear weapons - opinion

The IAEA has been re-granted permission to watch some of Iran's facilities, but Iran has broken nuclear agreements before.

 IAEA DIRECTOR-GENERAL Rafael Grossi addresses the media during an agency Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, on Monday.

IAEA chief doubles down against potential pre-emptive Israeli strikes on Iran

Grossi's statements came after extended meetings with key officials in Iran over the weekend.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2023.

The ‘Iran deal or war’ narrative continues to crumble - analysis

Talk of a “war” was exaggerated and, insofar as anyone was concerned, Iran was already at war in half a dozen places in the Middle East via its proxy groups.

The atomic symbol and the Iranian flag are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022.

Netanyahu pushes for united front with France over Iran

Netanyahu visited French President Macron on his first foreign trip since his return to power, mainly to talk about Iran.

 Israeli PM Netanyahu and French President Macron at the Champs Elysee in Paris.