Iran

'Hundreds of strikes per day': Former CENTCOM deputy says US can wipe out Islamic Regime in hours

A possible first wave of an attack on Iran would focus on strategic missile sites and launchers, the most immediate threats to US forces and Israel, a former CENTCOM official told the Post.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
The U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma" is refueled in-flight over Eastern Washington state, April, 27, 2002 while participating in "Northern Edge," Alaska's largest annual joint training exercise.
US President Donald Trump stands next to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025.

UK may not allow US to use its bases to attack Iran over possible int'l law violations - report

According to a Wednesday Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, the US may need to use the joint UK-US Diego Garcia base and the RAF Fairford base in order to strike Iran.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, IDAN KWELLER
Masih Alinejad delivers a powerful speech to honor the courageous people of Iran at the 2026 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy.

Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad receives Courage Award on behalf of Iranian protesters

Although Masih Alinejad now lives in New York City, the Islamic regime has targeted her for her condemnations of the widespread human rights violations.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen during an IDF combat officer graduation ceremony.

Netanyahu: Israel prepared for 'any scenario,' working closely with US amid Iran threat

“The Middle East is at a crossroads. The extremist elements refuse to give up and are reorganizing to challenge us again," he said.

|ByKESHET NEEV

IDF: West Bank stable heading into Ramadan, but maintaining high op. tempo to prevent incitement

The IDF's deployment of troops is designed to shift rapidly from routine activities to targeted raids, arrests, and intelligence-led interdictions when incidents occur.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByJACOB LAZNIK
IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

IDF chief says finger 'on the trigger' as Tehran threat looms over Middle East

Zamir said that the IDF's metaphorical finger was "on the trigger" if its enemies were to make any operational change.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen on November 3, 2025

Iranian regime may target Kurdish opposition groups if war breaks out - analysis

Kurdish groups in Iran are moving to form a unified front and platform in opposition to the regime amid protests and US-Iran tensions.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) members pose for the camera as they celebrate Nowruz at the Jezhnikan Village around Baharka, Iraq, on March 18, 2025.

Polish PM tells citizens to evacuate Iran, Bennett slams Carlson

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (not pictured), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 5, 2026.

US reps. Khanna, Massie push to block Trump's ability to strike Iran without Congressional consent

Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) are planning to force a vote on a war powers resolution to require any Iran strike to obtain Congressional approval.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.

'No deal with mullahs': Trump must finish the job in Iran - opinion

One thing is for certain: The moment President Trump steps out of the White House, even the best deal will unravel.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByKHOSRO ISFAHANI
Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

UK condemns 10-year sentence for British nationals detained in Iran under espionage allegations

Craig and Lindsay Foreman had been charged with espionage after Iran accused them of gathering information in several parts of the country.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the UN Security Council, New York, February 18, 2026; illustrative.

Russia says it's seeing unprecedented escalation of tensions between US and Iran

Lavrov warns that any new US strike on Iran could have serious consequences, urging restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions and ongoing talks to resolve the nuclear standoff.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a press conference in Moscow, February 6, 2026; illustrative.

Iran expected to submit written proposal for resolving standoff with US, senior US official says

Top national security advisers met in the White House Situation Room to discuss Iran and were told all US forces deployed to the region should be in place by mid-March, the official said.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByREUTERS
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

Iran issues NOTAM over planned rocket launches on Thursday, US FAA says

The NOTAM is issued for areas across southern Iran from 3:30 GMT to 13:30 GMT on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByREUTERS, YONAH JEREMY BOB
(Illustrative) AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.