Iran Deal

'Moral absurdity': US, Israel outraged as Iran elected as Vice-Chair of UN Charter Committee

Upon the announcement, Israel’s representative Noam Cappon immediately objected, calling the Iranian regime “the world’s leading state sponsor and the largest proliferator of terrorism.”

A protester waves the pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag outside UN headquarters during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran in New York on January 15, 2026.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 13, 2026.

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks, Tehran likely to make deal

Will US and Israel choose military or diplomatic action?

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

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'


Letters to the Editor October 3, 2022: No good choices

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Countries 'trying to balance' own interests or defend human rights in Iran

Experts say Western governments quick to slam "Morality Police" for brutal crackdown on protests but reluctant to place blame on Iranian government as they try to revive nuclear deal.

 IRANIANS COMMEMORATE Arbaeen in Tehran, earlier this month.

Is Biden going to hinder the hijab revolution? - opinion

The only thing “very clear” is that America intends to bolster the regime in Tehran at the expense of the Iranian people.

Democratic 2020 US presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden reacts during a televised townhall on CNN dedicated to LGBTQ issues in Los Angeles, California, US October 10, 2019.

Afghanistan, Ukraine, Israel, Iran dominated Antony Blinken's 2022

No. 8 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken receives an Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise of the 2st degree from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his visit to Kyiv on September 8, 2022.

Rosh Hashanah: What happened in Israel in the Jewish year 5782?

From Middle East peace and war to COVID-19, political instability, rising prices, terrorism, Iran fears, Hezbollah threats, immigration and the Russia-Ukraine War: What happened in Israel?

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: Still an influential presence.

Russia 'invaded its neighbor to erase a sovereign state from the map' - Biden

US President Joe Biden stated at the United Nations General Assembly that the US stands with Russia. He also addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Iran deal.

 US President Joe Biden addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, September 21, 2022.

Raisi tells the world Iran is ready to fight for its nuclear program - analysis

The speech Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi gave at the UN is one of a leader ready for a long and extended fight with the US, potentially deep into 2023.

 Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, September 21, 2022.

Is the Iran deal dead? Raisi's speech outlines Iran's stances

Raisi warned that his country can manage without an agreement: “We have managed to neutralize the [American] sanctions in many cases."

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi holds ups photograph of General Qassem Soleimani during his speech at the 77th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, New York, US, September 21, 2022.

Democrats must stop politicizing Iran deal  - opinion

Most Democrats will likely refuse to buck Biden regarding the administration’s overtures toward Iran.

RALLYING AGAINST the Iran nuclear deal on Capitol Hill in Washington, 2015.

Iran's Raisi says thwarting US sanctions needs new solutions

Ebrahim Raisi: "The SCO needs to adopt new solutions and take specific measures to counter draconian US sanctions and its unilateralism, such as sustainable trade among its member states."

 ‘WE HAVE seen, in recent days, how harshly Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has spoken about Israel,’ says the writer. ‘He has even threatened Israel with total annihilation if it undertakes attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.’