Tehran

'Emnity against god': Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says

A Tehran revolutionary court has reportedly sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death on charges of “enmity against god,” a ruling not yet confirmed by Iran’s judiciary or Supreme Court.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An effigy resembling Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hanged during a rally in support of Iranian protesters during a global day of action in Los Angeles, California, February 14, 2026.
MK Nissim Vaturi speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on January 22, 2026.

'Trump won't humiliate himself’: MK Vaturi says US strike on Iran is imminent

Addressing the possibility of an independent Israeli strike, MK Vaturi said there was currently no justification for such a move.

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A bus burned during protests, on a street in Tehran, Iran, January 16, 2026

Torture, sexual violence, forced confessions: Experts reveal mass human rights violations in Iran

As part of its campaign of suppression, Tehran has arrested people in mass, detaining individuals in unofficial facilities where they cannot communicate with the outside world.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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 expected to submit draft agreement to US ahead of Geneva talks

US officials expect Tehran to present a comprehensive proposal rather than a document outlining general principles.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT

Iran has agreed to a €500 million deal with Russia to acquire advanced shoulder-fired missiles, part of a broader effort to rebuild its air defenses after Israeli airstrikes.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Anti-aircraft gunner of the Russian military base in Tajikistan with the "Verba" MANPADS, June 2021; illustrative.

Iran’s 400% espionage surge in Israel: Rising threats and societal vulnerabilities - opinion

Israeli security foils numerous Iranian spying attempts, but intelligence damage exposes a growing national vulnerability.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByRACHEL AVRAHAM
An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

'Trump is a man of action': Iranians receive mass SMS message linked with US support for protesters

A mass Farsi SMS campaign to Iranian protesters claims Trump is "a man of action" amid unrest, with many waiting for outside intervention.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByJAMES GENN
An anti-US mural on a building in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026

Iranian diaspora media site suspends broadcasts after threat from Islamic regime

Manoto News accused the Iranian regime of threatening "freedom of expression" and is currently pursuing plans to ensure continuous broadcasts.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Oct 11, 2025; London, United Kingdom; A general overall view of the London skyline including the BT Tower and London Eye.

UN experts demand answers as Iran continues to cloud the truth on violent protest crackdown

UN human rights experts demand that Iran reveal the fates of detainees, stop executions, and provide accountability amidst the brutal crackdown on protesters in recent months.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A woman holds a placard during a demonstration in solidarity with protestors living in Iran, in Israel's central city of Holon on January 24, 2026.

When could Trump decide to strike Iran? These are the four most likely options - analysis

US President Trump is struggling with what may be the largest decision of his presidency, amid vast domestic and global pressures and counter-pressures pushing him in opposite directions.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
US President Donald Trump sits at his desk, behind a hat that reads "America is back" at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 3, 2026.

Iranians prefer 'precise' Israeli strike over US attack as protests resume at universities

An Iranian local told KAN Reshet Bet that anti-regime activists would prefer an Israeli strike for its precision, as they await a US attack on the regime amid ongoing protests and brutal crackdowns.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByJAMES GENN
IAF fighter jets taking off for strikes in Iran, June 16, 2025.

Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime

Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups unite to form a powerful new coalition against Tehran’s regime, focusing on self-determination and democracy.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups have formed a coalition against the regime in Iran.

US envoys Kushner, Witkoff to meet with Iranian FM Araghchi on Thursday, source tells 'Post'

US negotiators will meet Iran in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of nuclear talks, with significant gaps remaining over enrichment limits and Trump's "zero enrichment" stance.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN, JAMES GENN
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi after a speech at the UN Conference on Disarmament at the sidelines of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Hugh Laurie faces backlash from both sides, Israeli muay Thai fighter triumphs

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

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Creator and Executive Producer Dana Eden and Executive Producer Shula Spiegel pose backstage with cast and crew members after winning an Emmy for "Tehran" in the category Drama at the 49th International Emmy Awards in New York City, New York, U.S., November 22, 2021.