Iran Deal

Trump admin. 'ready to do business with Iran,' senior US official says

"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.

People walk past an anti-US billboard in Tehran, Iran, January 26, 2026
 Israeli security forces at the scene where fragments of a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis damaged a home in Jerusalem, January 14, 2025

Why ballistic missiles are nearly impossible to intercept

(Illustrative) During the annual rally commemorating 1979 Islamic Revolution, domestically-built missiles and a satellite carrier are displayed at the Azadi (Freedom) Sq. in in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.

France, UK, Germany officially activate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran, notify UN Security Council

 People attend a protest against the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, in Tehran, Iran, June 22, 2025

We are moving swiftly toward new sanctions on Iran, European officials tell 'Post'


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.

 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.

 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.

 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

 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.

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Biden admin. won't acknowledge Iran deal explicitly to skirt Congress - analysis

The Biden administration won’t say “Iran Deal,” apparently because they fear Congress. They’re negotiating “the deal that must not be named.”

 Atomic symbol and USA and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, September 8, 2022.

Netanyahu: New nuclear agreement won’t stop Iranian bomb

A Western official said over the weekend that the objective of the impending nuclear deal between the US and Iran is to stop Israel from attacking Iran.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, arrives to chair a cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, June 18, 2023.

New Iran deal meant to stop Israeli attack – Western official

PM Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that any deal between Washington and Tehran will not stop Jerusalem from taking steps against a nuclear Iran.

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi meets with IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi in Tehran in March. The writer says US President Joe Biden may grant Raisi an end to all IAEA investigations

Is Israel getting closer to attacking Iran? - opinion

Iran’s progress in its nuclear program is a growing concern, with violations of the nuclear agreement and a significant increase in its enriched uranium stockpile

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)

Nuclear deal nears, freeing Iranian funds and US prisoners

The expected deal would have the US provide sanctions relief in exchange for Iran limiting its nuclear program.

 US President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.