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Iranian matchmaking app removed by Google after allowing girls as young as 12 to register

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:52:26 GMT

The Jerusalem Post was able to locate profiles for girls as young as 13 being advertised for marriage. The profile also displayed a green notice indicating parental approval.

Indigenous women challenge Islamist oppression, call for cross-community solidarity

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:43:18 GMT

Beyond their shared experiences of oppression and Islamist colonial occupation, the speakers also expressed concern about what they saw as a growing trend of Western women supporting regimes.

Iran fortifies nuclear sites, rebuilds missile arsenal as it prepares for the next war - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:31:56 GMT

The emerging picture is of an Iran continuing its efforts to rebuild its missile and drone programs despite the damage inflicted by previous US and Israeli strikes.

Trump says US may have gone 'too far' in killing Iranian leaders, complicating talks

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:32:37 GMT

“We might have gone too far with the leaders because we don’t know who the hell we’re dealing with anymore,” the US president told supporters at a rally in Ohio.

Iran's Araghchi offers to mediate Saudi-Houthi talks, calls for diplomatic end to hostilities

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:11:25 GMT

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered to help facilitate Saudi-Houthi talks during a phone call with his Saudi counterpart amid deadly attacks on Riyadh's international airport.

Iran spread anti-Israel, US disinformation to global media through fake journalists, OpenAI says

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:54:18 GMT

Beyond helping operators place content before wider audiences, OpenAI said AI enabled malicious actors to conduct operations with greater scale, efficiency, linguistic fluency, and editorial ability.

UN rapporteur joins weekly hunger strike over Iran's execution surge and protest crackdown

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:51:51 GMT

“The death penalty is being used against people for exercising the rights of freedom of assembly, association, and expression, as well as their political rights,” she said.

Iran launches drone strikes on Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in northern Iraq

BY REUTERS — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:38:03 GMT

Iran has carried out more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks on the Kurdistan Region. Many of them targeted Kurdish opposition groups.

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers have discussed regional tensions, Saudi state news says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:52:03 GMT

The two diplomats discussed escalating tensions in the region in their first publicly reported contact since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes against Saudi Arabia.

'Insufficent': Iranian regime rejects US response to conditions set to reopen Strait of Hormuz

BY REUTERS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:53:57 GMT

"We presented seven conditions to the Americans and clearly stated that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened to them, and no negotiations would take place," said Iran's security chief Rezaee.

Pentagon updates official count of US service members killed during Iran war - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:09:35 GMT

The Washington Post reported in September that the previous official count of 18 may have been inaccurate and that at least four service members were potentially excluded from the official tally.

CENTCOM strikes commercial vessel with precision munition after ship attempts to bypass blockade

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:16:35 GMT

Additionally, the IRGC said on Saturday that an oil tanker had exploded and caught fire after hitting a naval mine while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported.

US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms - report

BY BEN CASPIT — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:46 GMT

Two US officials and one Israeli official denied the report, telling Channel 12 Washington correspondent Barak Ravid that the US did not ask Israel to strike Iran prior to elections.

Iran retains missile, drone production capabilities despite months of US-Israeli strikes - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:50:27 GMT

Western intelligence assessments suggest Iran has preserved key weapons factories and can replenish its missile arsenal despite months of US-Israeli attacks.

'We shouldn't worry': Trump assures US prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:59:50 GMT

US President Donald Trump claimed in a speech at the White House that Iran would've "blown up the Middle East" if the US hadn't attacked with B-2 bombers and assured that the war would be over soon.

Command decisions: CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper's ups and downs in shaping Trump's war on Iran

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:47:46 GMT

MILITARY AFFAIRS: New revelations on Iran's Hormuz blockade, Cooper's secret call to Zamir, US base vulnerabilities, missile threats, and CENTCOM's influence on the war's strategic goals.

Two suspects plead not guilty of surveilling Israeli embassy in London on behalf of Iran

BY REUTERS — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:48:26 GMT

Nematollah Shahsavani, a 41-year-old dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, a 22-year-old Iranian national, appeared at London's Old Bailey court and denied a single offense.

Zamir says return to war with Iran may postpone Israel election as Pentagon prepares plans - report

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:10:37 GMT

Three US aircraft carriers will soon be in the Middle East, the New York Times said, adding that the Pentagon had developed plan for a three-day campaign against Iran.

Israel assassinated Iran's navy chief over fears he could lead a more dangerous IRGC - exclusive

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:33:58 GMT

Israeli officials viewed Alireza Tangsiri as a highly creative and resourceful commander, fearing he could become a more formidable IRGC chief than Ahmad Vahidi, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week as Tehran weighs US response

BY REUTERS — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:58:38 GMT

Iran has now warned regional countries that any attempt to open new routes for oil exports would be considered hostile, a senior regional official close to Tehran said.

Iran targeting US military bases in Germany, weeks after Israel warned partners - report

BY REUTERS — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:12:44 GMT

Israel reportedly warned US and German partners three weeks ago of a potential threat, with concern focused on bases supporting US military operations and logistics linked to the conflict with Iran.

Footage sheds light on Iranian attacks that drove US troops from Kuwait base - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:57 GMT

US soldiers described dwindling ammunition and concerns about casualties before leaving Camp Buehring for remote positions in Kuwait’s desert.

Trump asks Pentagon for Iran strike options before midterms - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:16:11 GMT

The White House has reportedly requested options for strikes before November 3, although no final decision has been made.

France summons Iranian ambassador over online campaign accusing Paris of human rights violations

BY REUTERS — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:08:40 GMT

Iran on Tuesday summoned France's envoy in Tehran over the ongoing student protests, accusing Paris of the "violent treatment" of demonstrators and of extensive human rights violations.

Iran's Islamic regime continues war against secular entertainment industry

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:14:41 GMT

Tehran steps up its cultural crackdown, targeting cafes and theaters over mandatory hijab rules, 'vulgar' music, and on-stage contact.

Hezbollah receives $200 million cash infusion from Iran to support families tied to terror group

BY REUTERS — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:35:24 GMT

Hezbollah received the cash last month despite a tightening US economic chokehold on Iran and increasing difficulties in getting funds to Tehran's Lebanese ally.

Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis

BY ALEX WINSTON — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:05:36 GMT

Fifty-six countries, ranging from the United States, Britain, France and Germany to Bahrain, Morocco and Japan, reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the the UN restrictions restored against Iran.

Satellite images show renewed activity at secret Iran nuclear site bombed by IDF

BY ASHER SMITH — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:07:04 GMT

Satellite imagery from VANTOR Technologies showed increased traffic to the site and ongoing earthmoving efforts after Israel struck the facility back in March.

US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

BY REUTERS — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:12:40 GMT

"I've never encountered anything like this in my time in the Senate," US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said regarding what he alleges to be the US attempting to conceal details of the Iran war.

Expected Iranian drone attack led to removal of US bombers from UK airbase

BY REUTERS — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:54:16 GMT

Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers.