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Iran claims US preparing to resume attacks, threatens bases, supporting regional countries

BY REUTERS — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:55:23 GMT

The military said that any US attack would trigger sustained strikes on US bases and interests in the region, the report added.

Pahlavi: Iran regime continues to erode from within as defections grow

BY ALEX WINSTON — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:28:19 GMT

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said regime officials and military members are quietly breaking away, claiming the opposition has entered a new phase against Tehran.

Thousands of IRGC, Basij volunteers march through Tehran in show of defiance against US, Israel

BY AMIT AVITAN — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:05:42 GMT

Participants said they were prepared to take up arms and defend the country after months of war and a worsening economic situation in Iran, the Associated Press reported.

Pentagon's US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:00:47 GMT

As of Friday, the system lists 14 fatalities as occurring during Operation Epic Fury, with an additional four categorized under Overseas Operations.

Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows

BY JAMES GENN — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:33:52 GMT

Satellite imagery shows Iran restoring the heavily damaged Taleghan 2 facility and adding apparent protection against future strikes.

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:47:06 GMT

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report.

Iran recently shot down at least two MQ-1 American military drones, US officials say - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:06:36 GMT

The report follows claims by regime state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that Iran shot down an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he has a 'big decision coming up' regarding whether or not to 'annihilate' Iran

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:04:49 GMT

Regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York, Trump told Axios that he "may" meet with the Likud leader.

Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:34:44 GMT

China remains a factor Tehran cannot afford to ignore, but two Iranian sources said Beijing's interests were only one of many considerations.

‘Architects’ of Iran’s brutal Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown must face intl justice, Amnesty says

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:25:03 GMT

The Amnesty report found that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity to suppress the demonstrations.

UN accuses US military of committing war crimes, Iranian regime of crimes against humanity

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:32:09 GMT

The US was accused of the targeting a school in the city of Minab and a sports center in the city of Lamerd, while the Iranian regime was accused of the handling protests.

Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule

BY REUTERS — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:12:57 GMT

Only 29% of Afghans who recently returned from Iran said they had any savings left after their average income fell by nearly one-third compared to pre-crisis levels.

Iran's targeting of US bases may have used Russian spy satellite imagery - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:43:16 GMT

Saudi expert Dr. Nawaf Obaid told CNN that Russia's capabilities used by the Iranians are the reason for the state of the US-Iran conflict as it stands today.

Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli nuclear scientist results in four convictions

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:09:11 GMT

Prosecutors allege that an individual contacted by Iran was told to form a cell to kill a scientist and his family.

Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:42:02 GMT

The attack on Mecca has demonstrated that ‘this is not a religious war,’ even if Iran has attempted to portray it as such, Bahraini political analyst Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie said.

Sweden expels Iranian embassy official over activity incompatible with Vienna Convention

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:27:20 GMT

The official's expulsion follows a CNN report in April that Iran allegedly used criminal gangs in Sweden to target Israeli and Jewish interests.

'Women, Life, Freedom' Iran uprising survivors honor Mahsa Amini on anniversary of her death

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:38:32 GMT

‘The Woman, Life, Freedom uprising gave them an opportunity to say ‘no’ to a fascist system that treated women merely as slaves and always portrayed them as inferior to men.’

The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

BY GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:14:38 GMT

Oil loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu were suspended, sources told Reuters, while Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline remained offline after attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.

CENTCOM, IDF, Arab militaries held military summit on Middle East, Iran, source confirms to 'Post'

BY JONAH DAVIDOV AND IDAN KWELLER AND YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:09:31 GMT

A source from within CENTCOM confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that it hosted senior military leaders from eight countries at a closed conference in Germany last week.

Iranian air defense shoots down third US drone over Strait of Hormuz, regime claims - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:22:54 GMT

Earlier, the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps had shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:39:22 GMT

Britain's National Cyber Security Center said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages, and other sensitive information.

‘Last Breath’: The campaign giving Iran’s condemned a face and a name

BY ALEX WINSTON — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:46:38 GMT

This year, more than 950 people have been executed in Iran, including at least 29 people arrested in connection with January’s protests. Months later, scores are still at risk of execution.

IRGC promotes 'self-sacrifice' campaign, ramps up efforts to hunt dissidents, critics abroad

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:04:31 GMT

In addition to seemingly attempting to crack down on dissident voices internationally, the Islamic Republic has renewed efforts to expand the mobilization of its supporter base nationally.

Iran strikes damaged, destroyed hundreds of US bases across Middle East, cost $33.4b, Pentagon says

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB AND ARIELLA ROITMAN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:46:54 GMT

Ex-CENTCOM chief Gen. Frank McKenzie warned that "the US will not be able to maintain these bases in a full-throated conflict, because they will be rendered unusable by sustained Iranian attack."

Russian VTB Bank sactioned for Iran deals bypassing US sanctions, Treasury announces

BY REUTERS — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:05:57 GMT

Already cut off from the dollar system over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, VTB now faces Iran-related sanctions that Treasury officials said could expose foreign banks and businesses to penalties.

CENTCOM denies reported oil tanker explosion following mine collision in Hormuz

BY REUTERS AND DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:13:38 GMT

According to CENTCOM, the ship had actually been struck by an Iranian missile last month and had recently been struck again by an Iranian drone.

Pro-IRGC Muslim cleric shot dead in southeastern Iran, 'active in fight against Zionism' - report

BY REUTERS — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:47:00 GMT

IRNA quoted a local governor as saying Gorgij "was active in the fight against divisive elements and Zionism," a description suggesting the cleric was pro-government.

Israel only beneficiary of Iran-Gulf rift, says Iran's FM, while denying US Pickaxe Mountain claims

BY REUTERS — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:14:35 GMT

Trump had said last week that the US could hit Pickaxe Mountain and urged Iran to be cautious.

Iranian nuclear chief blocked from IAEA conference in Vienna following US pressure - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:44:08 GMT

A lower-level Iranian representative may still address the conference later in the week, but one of Tehran's most senior nuclear officials has been barred from speaking at the opening of the event.

Iranian leadership divided as hard-liners sabotage negotiations, Khamenei still unseen - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:30:32 GMT

Khamenei has not been seen since being appointed in March after the death of his father, and while written statements and messages have been issued in his name, many have doubts.