Iran

Iranian missile fragments hit several locations in central Israel following interception

Sirens sounded across the region at approximately 9:10 a.m. following the identification of an Iranian missile, believed to contain a cluster munitions warhead, according to initial reports.

|ByJAMES GENN
Magen David Adom paramedics at the scene of shrapnel hitting near a residence in central Israel, April 7, 2026.
A woman holds a portrait of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, on the day of a gathering to support Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026.

Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious in Qom as questions grow over who leads Iran today - report

A diplomatic memo cited by The Times says Iran’s supreme leader is in severe condition and unable to take part in decision-making, deepening uncertainty over who is running the country.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view of a residential building damaged by a strike in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026.

US shouldn't negotiate with Iran until it realizes how badly it's losing - editorial

Tehran’s refusal to accept an interim arrangement shouldn’t be seen as feigning confidence, but as evidence that the regime still believes time can rescue it from a deteriorating position.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 25, 2026.

Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT

Instead of a temporary ceasefire, the proposal calls for a complete end to the attacks, an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all sanctions, the NYT wrote. 

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum: the familiar dilemma between bluster or prelude to action - analysis

The question of whether or not US President Donald Trump will act on his threats is now front and center as his latest deadline regarding the Strait of Hormuz is set to expire Monday night.

APRIL 5, 2026ByHERB KEINON
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026

RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests

Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.

APRIL 5, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Birds scatter as a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet comes in to land at RAF Coningsby after a sortie on February 19, 2026.

Sovereignty under siege: The multidimensional war against Iran - opinion

The Iran war was not just military; it targeted sovereignty itself across political, economic, and cognitive fronts, pushing the state to the brink.

APRIL 5, 2026ByRACHEL AVRAHAM
Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Sources say Israel's defense establishment at odds, note force can't solve all war aims - analysis

While government policy and a majority of top serving defense establishment figures are in favor of the Iran war, a growing number of current and former top defense officials vehemently dissent.

APRIL 5, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF troops from the 226th Brigade during targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion

The UAE is redefining Gulf security, prioritizing capability and committed partners over rhetoric and ideology.

APRIL 5, 2026BySALEM ALKETBI
Diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, Anwar Gargash speaks at the World Governments Summit, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 3, 2026.

How tech enabled the overnight rescue of a downed US airman in Iran - analysis

The rescue force operated under the protection of a substantial US air presence as it faced fire from nearby Iranian troops. So what technology was used?

APRIL 5, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq on May 5, 2018.

Deal with Iran can happen 'as soon as Monday,' Trump tells Fox News

This comes only hours after Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately.

APRIL 5, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, GOLDIE KATZ
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One on March 1.

Egypt, US, and Iran discuss regional de-escalation as Mideast violence continues to flare up

Egypt pushed fresh de-escalation efforts on Sunday, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty holding calls with US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, and other regional officials.

APRIL 5, 2026BySHOSHANA BAKER
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

Israel's battle with Iran is not a war of choice, but necessity - opinion

For Israel, Iran’s repeated threats of annihilation and efforts to achieve its goal by different means makes this indeed a clean-cut case of necessity.

APRIL 5, 2026ByZALMAN SHOVAL
People hold signs depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an anti-US and anti-Israel rally at Valiasr Square, in Tehran, Iran, March 17, 2026

Second US airman rescued from Iran, Trump issues ultimatum

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

APRIL 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
US President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026.