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What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East?

The talks are expected to determine whether there is still a path to an agreement between Tehran and Washington, or whether the likelihood of a US military strike will rise significantly.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi meets with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner ahead of the indirect US-Iran talks, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.
A representation of the cryptocurrency is seen in front of Binance logo in this illustration taken, March 4, 2022.

Iran transferred $1.7b. to terror proxies through cryptocurrency service Binance last year - NYT

The crypto-currency exchange site reportedly fired or suspended at least four employees involved in the internal investigation, with the company blaming “violations of company protocol.”

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A sailboat sails as a boat approaches to the boarding ladder of the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 as it sits anchored after it was seized in July by British Royal Marines off the coast of the British Mediterranean territory on suspicion of violating sanctions against Syria, in the Strait of Gibraltar,

US expands Iran sanctions, targets illegal petroleum 'shadow fleet,' weapon production

Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control also targeted multiple networks that enable Iran to secure the precursor materials and machinery required for ballistic missile and other weapons.

|ByREUTERS
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

'A true partnership unlike any other': Huckabee affirms US support for Israel at Knesset

In addition to Huckabee, the session was attended by members of the Ruderman Family Foundation, several Members of Knesset, and Orna and Ronen Neutra, the parents of murdered hostage Omer Neutra.

|BySHIR PERETS

Geneva talks may be last chance for US, Iran to negotiate before war, ex-Israel Navy chief says

Marom said Israel and the United States appear to be nearing possible military action against Iran, and predicted unprecedented operational coordination between the IDF and the US military.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026By103FM
Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.

'All options remain on the table,' Iranian parliament speaker warns in threat to US

The speaker insisted that so long as the US commits to diplomacy and “respects Iran’s national dignity and mutual interests,” then Tehran would be prepared to negotiate.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026.

'Not worried at all': Killing Khamenei would not trigger collapse of regime, Iran's Araghchi says

"Our system does not depend on individuals. It is supported by the people. So I am not worried at all. Even in the middle of war, nothing collapsed," Araghchi said.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026

Modi arrives in Israel, Iranian affiliates claim to hack medical files

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a welcome ceremony upon Modi's arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel February 25, 2026.

AI modeling predicts IRGC support for military general to succeed Khamenei

Speculation over succession has intensified during periods of heightened regional tension, including the recent 12-day war in June.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByKATERYNA POBEREZHNA
Iranian parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026.

Turkey assesses regional risks in case of Iran-US conflict

NATO member Turkey, which shares a border with Iran to its east, has said it opposes any military intervention on Iran and does not want destabilization in the region.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByREUTERS
Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026.

Does Hezbollah fear Syria’s new government amid Iran tensions? - analysis

Hezbollah is on high alert as Syria’s new government opposes Iran and the group, raising tensions along the Lebanese border amid military buildup and regional uncertainty.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.

When AI thinks US will strike Iran - and what it teaches us about tech under pressure

That question was put directly to four major AI platforms as part of a methodological exercise on how AI models respond under pressure. The Jerusalem Post is not predicting military action.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Trump warns Iraq of the dangers Nouri al-Maliki returning, but will he be outmaneuvered? - opinion

Trump tells Iraq’s parliament that reinstating Maliki would risk chaos, poverty, and undermine US support.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByNEVILLE TELLER
US President Donald Trump makes a fist at the end of an event during a visit to Coosa Steel Corporation, in Rome, Georgia, US, February 19, 2026.

Iran-linked hacker group claims to hack servers of Israel's largest healthcare provider

Clalit has stated it is “examining the reliability of the message,” but has not confirmed that any patient data was compromised.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026BySHIR PERETS
An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.