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WJC's Adams gifts Iran's Pahlavi two Jerusalem stone mezuzot for future Israeli Tehran embassy

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams and Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi met in Paris to discuss a democratic future for Iran and the eventual restoration of diplomatic ties.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (L) meets World Jewish Congress President Sylvan Adams in Paris, France, July 26, 2026.
Newly appointed  Senior Policy Advisor at the US Mission to the United Nations Ellie Cohanim with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.

Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces

Iranian Jews attend a mourning ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Yousef Abad Synagogue in Tehran, Iran, April 16, 2026.

Leader of Iran's Jewish community pledges allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei

A woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street after US President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026.

Trump must consider terms for Iranian people in potential deal, expert warns - interview


Jonathan Harounoff on Iran, Israel, and his new book "Unveiled"

Jonathan Harounoff, International spokesperson for Israel at the UN, delves into his new book and discusses his role at the Israeli Mission to the UN.

JPost sits down with Jonathan Harounoff.

Two American Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage, one remains imprisoned - KAN

Both Iranian-American Jews were in the country to visit family.

 An Iranian man holds a newspaper with a cover photo of Iran and US flags on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 19, 2025

After 12 days of war, Iran finds itself more isolated than ever

Tehran reels from new sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and internal unrest following conflict with Israel.

 A man installs a banner with a picture of late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami, following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, June 14, 2025.

Inside enemy territory: A former IDF soldier's journey from Tehran to a Beirut jail cell

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: American-Israeli Dan Brotman has travelled across the Middle East as a citizen journalist in order to "understand the world" unseen by mainstream media.

 DESPITE SERVING in the IDF and holding Israeli citizenship, Brotman visited Iran. Here, he stands in front of the 'US Den of Espionage Museum,' site of the former US Embassy in Tehran.

24 Iranian Jews remain in prison as government launches internal crackdown, sources say

Iranian officials have been hunting alleged collaborators with Israel following the recent attacks on Iran and the US’ bombing of the country’s most fortified nuclear facility.  

Traffic moves past a large banner depicting Iranian commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, at Tajrish Square in the capital Tehran, June 30, 2025.

Iran’s Jews pledge loyalty to regime as chief rabbi hails ‘our homeland’

Iranian Chief Rabbi Yehuda Gerami declared that the country’s Jews “stand in a single front in defense of our homeland,” according to state news agencies.

 Iranian Chief Rabbi Yehuda Gerami speaking at an anti-Israel rally in Tehran in 2023; illustrative.

Iran arrests at least 700 nationals for alleged ties to Israel - report

Six additional people have been executed on suspicion of collaborating with Mossad, Israel's public broadcaster KAN News noted.

 Iranian Jews pray at the Abrishami synagogue at Palestine street in Tehran December 24, 2015; illustrative.

Mossad announces establishment of urgent medical center for Iranians via WhatsApp, Telegram

The Mossad recommended that those interested reach out through a VPN.

 Iranian spy in intelligence agency control room uses military tech to identify threats during Arab Israeli conflict. Mossad secret agent uses software to do war covert operations

Iran’s sole Jewish MP says he has ‘no trust for Zionists,’ warns ceasefire could snap

He accused Israel of “seeking to breach the truce to regain lost deterrence.” In an Interview, he said, “There is no trust that the Zionist regime will keep the ceasefire."

 Dr. Homayoun Sameyah Najafabadi, the sole Jewish representative in Iran’s Majlis.

The Cyrus Cylinder: Archaeological treasure that connects Ancient Persia and the Jewish people

The Cyrus Cylinder is often considered the first charter of human rights, inscribed with the words of King Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.

 The Cyrus Cylinder in Room 52 of the British Museum in London.