Islamic Republic

Will Turkey box Israel out of Hamas's future role in Gaza?

Israel watches Turkey’s rise with concern as F-35 talks, Hamas’s refusal to disarm and Iran’s uranium stockpile reshape the regional threat map.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.
A mourner flashes a victory sign while under cool water sprayed by municipal workers after paying final respects to Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the third day of his funeral ceremonies on July 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran inviting Western influencers to Khamenei's funeral is a sign of weakness, expert says

A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

An military UAV over the backdrop of an Iran flag; illustrative.

Gaza governance shift looms while Iran marks Khamenei’s funeral


Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, Trump says

Trump told Newsmax that while Iran's military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.

US President Donald Trump pictured in the Oval Office, April 30, 2026; illustrative.

Netanyahu presses Trump on Lebanon while Washington builds Hormuz coalition

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

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, December 29, 2025.

The Deep Dive: Middle East ceasefires are fragile peace on the brink

From Tehran to Gaza and Lebanon, The Deep Dive explores how unstable ceasefires could spark the next Middle East crisis.

Middle East ceasefires: A fragile peace on the brink

Tehran's downfall: The ayatollah regime will end by October 2028 - opinion

In Tehran, a clock counts down to Israel’s destruction in 2040. But they are watching the wrong clock.

Behind the giant billboard campaign is the organization JPT, it was revealed on May 2, 2024.

Independence Day in israel: Reflecting on war, peace, and uncertainty

This year’s Independence Day in Israel brings a mix of celebration and somber reflection, as tensions with Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran continue to shape the nation's future.

The Jerusalem Dispatch

Trump unhappy with Iran, IDF takes down over 1,000 Hezbollah sites

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

US President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026.

Popular protests may be inevitable, warns Iran's Supreme National Security Council - Iran Intl

Iran’s economy cannot withstand more than six to eight weeks of naval blockade, according to the report presented to the Security Council. The US blockade has now been in place for two weeks.

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities

Tehran’s crisis revealed - opinion

For decades, the Islamic Republic has relied on a carefully calibrated model of confrontation, escalating tensions just enough to extract concessions while avoiding direct, existential risk.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 21 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region.

Trump calm during shooting, as IDF finds Hezbollah weapons in child’s bedroom

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

US President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026.

White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy: What you need to know

Conspiracies, diplomacy and outrage: Shir Perets unpacks the White House shooting, US-Iran talks and the latest IDF controversy.

White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy