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US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site, official says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:29:12 GMT

The official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said the US military has also intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian drones that posed a similar threat.

Iran will not back down from red lines in negotiations, Iranian security official says

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:41:09 GMT

Azizi asserted that the red lines include Iran’s right to enrich uranium, possess enriched uranium, and manage the Strait of Hormuz, in addition to the lifting of all sanctions.

‘Facing the Middle East’ examines Iran’s repression, black-Jewish solidarity, regional war risks

BY FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:55:51 GMT

The Media Line began with the Islamic Republic’s efforts to reach Iranians abroad while tightening its grip on dissent at home, then turned to an exclusive report on its sexual abuse and repression.

Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman if they interfere in the Strait of Hormuz

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:54:20 GMT

Trump also said at Wednesday's cabinet meeting that he was "not satisfied" with Iran, but said that Tehran wants to make a deal.

Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:37:24 GMT

Both Netblocks and Kentik reported a "partial" restoration of connectivity on Tuesday, following a NYT report estimating nearly two million people had lost work due to the shutdown.

Iranian hardliners attempt to sabotage US ceasefire negotiations, angry with Khamenei - Telegraph

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:31:38 GMT

“No one knows what is really happening,” The Telegraph quoted one Iranian official as saying. “Most officials hear only from TV what’s happening. They do not know what we are giving up."

US denies Iranian MoU claim that deal would reopen Hormuz, end blockade

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IDAN KWELLER — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:27:32 GMT

US President Donald Trump added on Wednesday that Iran would not get sanctions relief in exchange for giving up highly enriched uranium, according to an interview with PBS News.

Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says

BY REUTERS — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:26:41 GMT

Saeed Koozechi, the Iranian ambassador to South Korea, denied Iran's role in the South Korean vessel attack, saying his country "took no part" in it, local news agency Yonhap News reported.

‘People will lose hope’: Iranians smuggle messages to ‘Post’ begging Trump to return to war

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:44:03 GMT

“The people of Iran are in a very bad psychological state and have little hope for the future,” Z., an older Iranian professional, wrote.

Rubio says negotiations with Iran to continue, official tells 'Post' Khamenei 'difficult to reach'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:44:49 GMT

An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that “Mojtaba is difficult to reach, as he is reportedly in a secure location and recovering from injuries. As a result, every response takes time.”

Islamic regime sentences Iranian to prison for handing out candy after Khamenei's assassination

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:35:26 GMT

Despite the Islamic regime’s internet shutdown, reports of celebrations across Iran broke out following the assassination of the dictator on February 28.

Israel has 'drawn near final stages of their cursed demise,' Khamenei says in latest statement

BY JAMES GENN — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:50 GMT

Khamenei threatened US bases across the Middle East, claimed Israel was nearing its demise, and praised Hezbollah’s operations against Israel.

Iran may send near-weapons-grade uranium to China under ceasefire deal

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:44:54 GMT

Beijing open to possibility, unclear what safeguards US would require.

IRGC claims it shot down MQ-9 reaper drone, fired at F-35 and intel drone over Iranian airspace

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:47:50 GMT

The IRGC added that it reserved the "legitimate and definite" right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, state media reported.

Iran-US negotiations stalling around nuclear program, financial relief, mediators say - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:20:54 GMT

The US is pushing for firm, up-front commitments on Iran's part for the future of its nuclear program, the mediators said, while Iran is focused on relief from the US's sanctions and asset freezes.

US strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites in 'self defense,' says CENTCOM

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Tue, 26 May 2026 02:30:02 GMT

"US Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire," CENTCOM spokesperson Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said regarding the strikes.

Iran orders internet restored after 87-day wartime blackout cuts off millions - report

BY REUTERS — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:11:39 GMT

The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown.

'Demoralizing': Iranian diaspora decries reported US-Israeli plot to install Ahmadinejad as leader

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:51:19 GMT

Such a move would “discourage and demoralize the millions of Iranians who, both inside Iran and across the world, have openly chanted the name of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as the alternative."

Islamic regime repackaging Hormuz tolls as fee for 'navigational services'

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:41:40 GMT

Though the regime has repackaged the charges as fees instead of tolls, security analyst Roger Macmillan told The Jerusalem Post that it remained a violation of international law.

Trump utilizes right-wing influencers to push support for Iran agreement within Republican Party

BY IDAN KWELLER — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:18:32 GMT

Additionally, sources familiar with the matter say the White House has asked Republican congresspeople to post messages on social media supporting the emerging agreement with Iran.

Iran demands access to $12b. assets frozen in Qatar as precondition to advancing talks - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:23:56 GMT

It is reportedly the only immediate obstacle to further advancing negotiations on the potential Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.

Iran's Khamenei hidden behind 'labyrinth' of couriers, US intelligence reveals - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:16:59 GMT

According to US intelligence, Khamenei is only reachable through a "labyrinth" of couriers, causing difficulties and delays during the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, officials said.

Iranian agents use Telegram to recruit British citizens for anti-Israel protest activity - report

BY JAMES GENN — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:14:10 GMT

A suspected Iranian agent offered money to organize anti-Israel protests in London and publish antisemitic posters, The Times reported.

New US-Iran deal 'bad deal,' fails to address missiles, terror proxies, Israeli sources tell 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND AMIR BOHBOT — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:35:34 GMT

“Nothing is final yet, but this is an agreement that could affect whether and how we are able to operate,” an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.

Trump's agreement weakens Iran, but doesn’t end its threat - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:06:34 GMT

How should the deal be judged? One useful way is to measure it against the objectives Trump and Netanyahu themselves laid out when they launched the attack on February 28.

Iran has legal right to manage Strait of Hormuz, supreme leader's military advisor says

BY REUTERS AND JAMES GENN — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:01:04 GMT

Trump said the Iran blockade will remain until a deal is signed, as Tehran claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz was needed for security.

Iran agrees in principle to deal that would dispose of enriched uranium, US officials say

BY CORINNE BAUM AND TZVI JASPER — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:56:11 GMT

The US official told reporters that there was a "broad commitment" on the principles of the documents, and that the Trump team feels positive about where negotiations stand.

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

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:43:32 GMT

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

Trump: Relations with Iran are 'much more professional,' told negotiators to not rush peace deal

BY CORINNE BAUM AND REUTERS — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:43:26 GMT

The president also called for the US's partners in the Middle East to join the Abraham Accords for peace with Israel.

Iran-linked hackers targeted US, Israel and UAE, Palo Alto Networks says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:21:11 GMT

Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 said the Screening Serpens group used six new remote access Trojan variants and a new attack technique against targets during the regional escalation.