Islamic Republic

Control over Strait of Hormuz is ‘lifeline’ for the regime, experts tell ‘Post’

The Islamic Republic’s financial woes have already led to significant internal unrest, igniting the violently suppressed January protests.

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 29, 2026.
US President Donald Trump reacts on the stage on the day of delivering remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, US, May 22, 2026.

Help is indeed on the way for Iran's murderous regime, but not for its oppressed citizens - comment

GIRLS ATOP a corrugated tin roof on May 17, 2026 along the Strait of Hormuz in, on Qeshm Island, Iran.

Mojtaba Khamenei pushes for baby boom as regime braces for incoming population crisis

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026.

Trump touts US-Iran peace deal while Iran denies uranium handover


Trump calls Chinese shipment to Iran a 'gift,' Israeli technicians charged with espionage

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

US President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office, April 18, 2026.

Meet the lionesses of Iran leading the fight for freedom

They tried to silence them, but these women roar louder than ever

A woman wearing a Lion and Sun Iranian flag (used before the 1980 Islamic Revolution) holds a sign during a protest in solidarity with the anti-government protesters of Iran on February 14, 2026.

Iran's Islamic republic: The regime that hangs protesters is now a Gen Z mascot - opinion

Despite mass executions and repression, Iran is gaining sympathy in parts of the West – driven by propaganda, distorted narratives, and a generation primed to misread power

The regime has succeeded in radicalizing youth through years of strategic digital campaigns that target them through social media.

Israel honors fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day as US-Iran talks begin in Islamabad

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

Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the Nova music festival massacre memorial site in Re’im Forest, near the Israeli-Gaza border, during Israel’s Memorial Day, April 21, 2026.

Iran will keep lying, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns that Iran will continue to deceive and that no agreement or ceasefire will alter its ambitions, emphasizing the ongoing battle for Israel's security.

Yossi Cohen.

Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire breaks down as Vance reportedly en route to Islamabad

Trumps told PBS News that he is unsure if the Iranians will attend the talks in Pakistan, while insisting that Tehran will not achieve nuclear weapon capability.

Vice President JD Vance disembarks Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, April 12, 2026.

US Marines seize Iranian vessel, Hamas makes proposal

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

The USS Boxer departs from Naval Base San Diego, March 18, 2026.

LAX authorities arrest Iranian national attempting to traffic arms to Sudan for Islamic regime

Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at LAX for attempting to smuggle drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan on behalf of Iran.

Shamim Mafi, 44, driving a luxury vehicle in an undated picture; illustrative.

You can’t topple Iran without fighting the IRGC - opinion

Military success may weaken Tehran, but without a viable opposition force, the regime will endure and harden.

Iranian parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026.

Strategic success in the Iran war: What Israel and the US achieved together - opinion

The war against Iran was a strategic success for Israel and the US, dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and ballistic missile programs. A look at the triumph in regional security.

Israeli Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, March 30, 2026.