Islamic Republic

Trump, Netanyahu call halts Beirut strike as Barnea calls to topple Iran’s regime

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

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.
Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee, in northern Israel on June 1, 2026.

Lebanon truce unravels as US strikes Iranian targets along Hormuz

MEMBERS OF the Iranian security forces stand guard under a large portrait of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Regime hardliner's controversial Telegram post sparks censure, warnings from Islamic Republic

 A cleric member of Basij paramilitary forces attends a rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2023

Islamic regime shuts down cafe in Tehran following accusations of 'promoting satanic activities'


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.

Lebanon's president refuses talks, Iran stockpiles cause concern

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

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Forget ayatollahs, meet the AI propagandists of Tehran - opinion

The Iranian security establishment, aware of who currently drives narratives on social media – from TikTok to Instagram – has made a sharp pivot.

A screenshot from an AI-generated Iranian video mocking US President Donald Trump, represented as a LEGO minifigure.

Are we going back to war? The shocking truth behind the fragile ceasefire

Israel resumes daily life after a turbulent period, but with tensions still high and uncertain peace talks, residents brace for potential flare-ups with Iran and Hezbollah.

As Israel resumes daily life, the threat of renewed conflict with Iran and Hezbollah grows

Regime change is the only viable endgame in Iran - opinion

Iran’s rulers are facing a widening crisis at home, while the West still clings to strategies that have repeatedly failed to produce lasting change.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025

Ben-Gvir's career hangs in the balance, Trump says ceasefire won't continue

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

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 31, 2025.

Israel, Iran, and the US: The uncertain ceasefire and nuclear standoff

The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast hosts Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash offer a window into daily life in Israel amid ongoing regional conflict, as well as broader strategic implications.

The Jerusalem Dispatch

Iranian delegation claims it was 'under attack' en route to Islamabad, regime is re-arming - report

"We don't trust the United States," Iranian regime sources said on Tuesday, "and we are also being very busy preparing ourselves for the next round of war."

Riot policemen line up along a road near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.

Iran’s rulers gamble on a fragile ceasefire to sustain power through chaos - opinion

The ruling establishment has dragged the entire country of Iran toward destruction and ignited war, yet it refuses to relinquish power.

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.