Iran US Conflict

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

US Democrats object to the ongoing and deeply unpopular war with Iran, which the Pentagon said has cost the US $37.5 billion so far.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he disembarks the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, while he arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.
A door marshaller closes the door as the transfer cases containing the remains of U.S. Army 1st Lt Typer James Feehan and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton arrive at Dover Air Force Base during a dignified transfer for military casualties of the war with Iran on July 22, 2026.

US suspects possible Russian assistance to Iran during attacks against CIA bases in Gulf

The Red Sea

Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis

A man crosses the street, past a billboard showing Iranian centrifuges and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, August 29, 2025

Only regime change prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, former Israel Navy commander says


Trump’s case for war draws on Iran regime’s 40 years of crimes - analysis

For decades, Iran has targeted and killed Americans and US allies. Its proxies took hostages. It attacked ships in the Gulf of Oman. Now, America is responding.

US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Iran prepares for retaliation, official vows 'crushing response' to Israel-US attack

"Tehran is preparing for retaliation; the response will be crushing," the officials said, according to Reuters.

Bunting of Iranian flags next to missiles on display, with Azadi Tower in the background, during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026

Can we use history to predict Trump's next move on Iran?

With tensions rising amongst the United States and Iran, this week's episode of The Deep Dive explores what we can learn from history.

Presidential historian, Gil Troy, sits with Jacob Laznik to discuss Iran, diplomacy, and how we can learn from history.

US military chief Dan Caine remains Trump's top policy advisor on Iran since June war - exclusive

CENTCOM Chief Admiral Brad Cooper, who replaced Kurilla in August 2025, is as influential as ever, in particular as the top commander who has planned the current potential operations against Iran.

US President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'

Dr. Lynette Nusbacher told The Jerusalem Post that the US prepared for targeted air strikes if Tehran failed to negotiate in good faith, as Iran sought an interim deal to shield its missile program.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Trump's Mar-a-Lago could be targeted if US attacks Iran, says Iranian MP - report

No immediate US official response to these remarks was identified in the reports reviewed by The Jerusalem Post at the time of publication

 A portrait of former US President Donald Trump over the White House is seen on a stairway of his Mar-a-Lago estate.

US-Iran negotiations could leave Israel vulnerable to attack, experts say - analysis

Israeli defense officials estimate that the entire US-Iran negotiation process is bad for Israel, as it will likely not take Israel's security concerns into account. 

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026

Satellite images show Iran is rebuilding missile arsenal, nuclear sites - New York Times

Despite Iran’s three main nuclear facilities remaining inoperative, images show visible work underway.

A satellite imagery taken on February 1, 2026, shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Isfahan nuclear site, Iran; Illustrative

WATCH: 'One death is too much': Trump addresses Iranian protests in Detroit speech

US president: I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials until senseless killing of protesters stops • Trump to convene US officials on potential strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump walks, ahead of boarding the Marine One helicopter to depart the White House for travel to Detroit, Michigan, in Washington, DC, US, January 13, 2026

Starlink operating in Iran, Elon Musk says, as Islamic regime shuts internet down

Following Israel's attack on Iran on Friday, Internet access has been reportedly disrupted across multiple network providers.

 Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, seen at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023