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Former IDF officer: US has shifted from Iran nuclear deal to regime-collapse strategy

Behind the stalled Iran talks lies a quiet US pivot: not a deal, but a strategy to collapse the regime. Or Horvitz breaks down what the headlines are missing.

A person holds a placard representing a US flag, with an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a billboard in the background, on the day of a ceremony marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.

Trump says Khamenei was 'seriously wounded' on the left side of his body during Op. Epic Fury

A security personnel stands guard as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026

Iran pressure builds: Israel boosts coordination as new security concerns emerge

US President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent behind him, on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?


Houthis threaten a second chokehold on shipping routes, Hormuz remains contentious

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

Missiles are displayed during a military parade held by the Houthis, who are armed primarily by the IRGC.

Iran's threat to halt oil exports across the Gulf a 'dangerous escalation,' analyst warns

A Bahraini analyst warned that Tehran’s threat against regional infrastructure erases the line between US targets and Gulf economies, even if Iran may be attempting to project strength.

Iran's top negotiator and speaker of its Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, meets the head of Pakistan's Army Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (not pictured) on April 16, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

French diplomats were detained for breaking Iran's laws, Araghchi tells France FM Barrot in call

The Iranian Foreign Minister's Telegram channel shared a statement claiming that both diplomats acted in an "unconventional and inconsistent manner compared with how foreign officials should act."

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.

MAFAT's innovation chief reveals how Israel's defense ecosystem transformed since October 7

From AI to drone warfare, MAFAT's Yishai Cohen reveals how Israel accelerated battlefield innovation after Oct. 7, scaling startups and deploying new capabilities fast.

Pictured is an illustrative image of an IDF soldier.

Lebanon pilot plan advances as US expands Iran strikes

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

Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.

Iran opens files against 300 people accused of speaking to diaspora media, judiciary announces

The move comes weeks after Iranian authorities issued indictments against dissident media groups, alleging they had encouraged the nationwide protests in January.

Iran's Judiciary Spokesperson speaks in a video posted on social media on July 19, 2026.

Beyond the battlefield: Why Iran is entering the final stage of strategic attrition - opinion

The selection of targets by the US signals a transition from a conventional military campaign to a broader strategic effort aimed at disrupting Iran’s ability to function.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026

Iran claims 'existential war' as Israel and US maintain military cooperation

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

Iran flag at a Persian Gulf oil facility, July 2005

New US strikes target Iran as Syria presses Israel to withdraw

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

A satellite image shows damage on Kharg Island, Iran, after US strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 14, 2026.

Gulf patience ‘tested’ by Iran, higher chance of ‘limited strikes,’ Bahraini analyst tells 'Post'

The Peninsula Shield Force, the joint military arm of the Gulf Cooperation Council, would likely be the key instrument of any collective action, said the analyst.

Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026; Illustrative.