Iran Deal

Iran, Gaza, and Australian politics: Can Netanyahu, Herzog make a diplomatic impact?

As Israel faces security challenges and ongoing tensions with Iran, the question remains: will diplomacy or military action define the future of the region?

|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Will US and Israel choose military or diplomatic action?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, February 7, 2026; illustrative.

Trump admin. expects Araghchi to bring 'meaningful substance' to next meeting, sources tell 'Post'

The Trump administration has told Iran it expects meaningful concessions at the next round of talks, as Tehran rules out halting uranium enrichment, sources told The Jerusalem Post.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line

“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.

|ByAVI ASHKENAZI
Iranians hold banners during the annual al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2025

Talking to Tehran: Why US returned to the negotiating table as Iran was at its weakest

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: That is a question many are now asking, alongside other questions that reflect a deeper sense of confusion: Wasn’t the issue Iran’s killing of protesters, not centrifuges?

|ByHERB KEINON

Is Ambassador Jack Lew really a friend of Israel? -opinion

The newly appointed ambassador to Israel has drawn praise from both right and left. But his record in the Obama administration should raise concerns.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023ByRON RUBIN
JACK LEW testifies last month before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to become the next US ambassador to Israel.

'Target Tehran': An important reminder that Iran cheats - review

The full impact of this book requires the reader to remain fully cognizant of what Iran really is: a revolutionary Islamist theocratic terror state.

OCTOBER 3, 2023ByERIC R. MANDEL
AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October. (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)

How Iran gets ‘more bang for the buck’ in influence ops - analysis

To understand the new revelations about Iran's international influence operations, keep in mind the efficiency factor • Iran plays off of other countries' interests, invests in locals to win support

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured), in Tehran, Iran, September 3, 2023

IAEA chief: Iran has expanded stock of near-weapons grade uranium

The developments came as somewhat of a surprise given the clear progress that has been made between the West and Iran in recent weeks.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi waits for the start of International Atomic Energy Agency 's (IAEA) 35-nation Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, September 11, 2023.

Why is Israel silent on the looming Iran deal? - opinion

US prisoners held in Iran have been released, Iran has reportedly slowed down enrichment and even diluted some of its stockpiles, and still Benjamin Netanyahu is quiet.

AUGUST 31, 2023ByYAAKOV KATZ
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of the Congress in 2015, speaking out against the Iran nuclear deal that was in the works back then. His silence now is deafening, says the writer.

Could US, Iran 'mini-deal' lead to nuclear deal revival? - opinion

A significant insight drawn from the “mini-deal” of the prisoner exchange is that there exists potential for replicating a major agreement concerning the revival of the nuclear deal.

AUGUST 28, 2023BySALEM ALKETBI
IRAN’S UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani addresses the General Assembly last year. There has always been communication between the US and Iran, despite both sides officially denying it, especially the US, says the writer.

Are nukes more critical than money or hostages in Iran deal? - analysis

The most critical aspect of the deal for Israel is what is happening regarding Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

AUGUST 13, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
An artistic illustration of Iran and the US negotiating over missiles, nuclear enrichment, and more.

Will Israel agree to a US-Iran agreement? - opinion

It appears that there is a growing inclination within Israeli circles toward accepting a framework of understanding between Washington and Tehran.

JULY 17, 2023BySALEM ALKETBI
DEFENSE MINISTER Yoav Gallant arrives for a meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee with committee chairman MK Yuli Edelstein, earlier this year.

WATCH: Netanyahu says US-Israel ties as strong as ever in exclusive 'Post' interview

DIPLOMACY: Netanyahu: We will proceed with a moderate version of judicial reform; absence of White House invitation is not a bad sign

JUNE 22, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV, AVI MAYER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

Letters to the editor, June 19, 2023: Whitewash of an apology

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JUNE 19, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters