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US-Iran tensions escalate: What’s next for Israel and the Middle East?

The hosts, both seasoned journalists based in Jerusalem, discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran, including missile threats directed at Israel.

The Jerusalem Dispatch with Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben David.
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi (right) speaks with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul in June. The North Kurdistan political movement is under Ankara’s harsh pressure. In Iran, Kurds face systematic suppression, says the writer.

Iran ready to resume talks with US, Aragchi says, calling for 'fair, equitable' negotiations

JEYHUN BAYRAMOV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2024.

Azerbaijan will not allow use of its airspace in military operations against Iran, FM announces

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US


Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests - analysis

US military strikes against Iran may spark change or worsen regional instability, as experts weigh the potential outcomes.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Brooklyn man sentenced to 15 years in Iran-backed plot to kill anti-regime dissident Masih Alinejad

Carlisle Rivera, involved in an Iran-backed plot to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy charges.

Iranian-American journalist, author, and political activist, Masih Alinejad speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

'I don’t know s***': Trump invites Vecna and Freddy Krueger to Board of Peace on Eretz Nehederet

As another day of tension over a possible US attack on Iran and Iran retaliation against Israel came to a close with no resolution, Eretz Nehederet, made fun of the absurdity of the situation.

OMAR ETZION as Trump with his Board of Peace.

A life and death market: Starlink smuggling to Iran surges

“Holders will be dealt with firmly,” said Iranian Brigadier-General Hossein Rahimi, head of the Economic Security Police.

Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025

Iran's Shamkhani warns of ‘immediate, unprecedented’ attack on Tel Aviv in event of US strikes

Shamkhani wrote that a “limited strike is an illusion,” adding that any US military move, “from any source and at any level,” would be treated as an act of war.

A rescuer uses his phone at an impact site following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, in Holon, Tel Aviv, Israel June 19, 2025.

Crown prince preparing to join 'final battle' against regime, Pahlavi tells 'Post' - exclusive

The regime was weaker than ever, the people more united than ever, and so I called for coordinated action on January 8 and 9, and millions took to the streets.

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with the Iranian, Lion and Sun flag.

Final hostage Ran Gvili is buried, Trump announces armada headed for Iran

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

IDF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026.

'Leave Lebanon alone': Lebanese MP slams Hezbollah, Qassem over allegiance to Iran

“If you want to defend your guardian (Ali Khamenei), go to him… but leave Lebanon alone,” Gemayel wrote.

, head of the Christian Kataeb party, who announced his resignation during the funeral of Nazar Najarian, a leading member of the party who died as the result of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, talks during his funeral in Beirut, Lebanon August 8, 2020

No negotiations with Iran: Total victory means ending the Tehran regime - opinion

There is no place for negotiations with Iran’s current regime unless those negotiations lead to the end of the ayatollahs’ rule.

A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.