Islamic Republic

'Toxic love story' between Trump, Netanyahu runs the Iran war

Can anyone really say the fire has ceased? This week's Deep Dive maps the red string from Beirut to Tehran to Washington, and the human cost beneath it.

A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.
Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the U.S Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

US warns Iran after overnight strikes, while IRGC threatens to turn region into hell

The flag of the United States superimposed on a map of the Middle East, centered on Iran, May 18, 2026.

US strikes Iran, while Gallant says Israel should have seized Tehran's uranium

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump meets with his Cabinet.

Trump vows 'total victory' over Iran, while US rescues Apache crew near Strait of Hormuz


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.

Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse

Amid a fragile ceasefire, Iranians face mounting concerns about their future, with an economy in tatters and fears of growing government control.

PEOPLE WALK past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building in Tehran, last week.