Tehran
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.
Iran's threat to halt oil exports across the Gulf a 'dangerous escalation,' analyst warns
Rubio: Trump will take a 'head for an eye' if Iran doesn't stop firing at US interests in Mideast
UK Foreign Office withdraws embassy staff from Iran due to 'ongoing security situation'
Iran disputes French claims of violence against diplomats in Tehran
Paris swiftly dismissed the Iranian official's comments, which were reported by state media, and has warned that there will be consequences over the incident.
![[FILE PHOTO] French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, July 14, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/730946 "[FILE PHOTO] French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, July 14, 2026.")
Iran 'not serious' about talks, US remains open to Middle East negotiations, Rubio says
Marco Rubio spoke at a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Manila, saying that if Iran does not take diplomacy seriously, the US will "do what's necessary" to protect its interests.
Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign as Israeli officials warn Tehran may strike Israel
Trump is expected to escalate the war with Iran, leading Israeli officials to believe that Tehran could retaliate directly against Israel.
What Israel's spy chief warned me about terrorism in 1980 - opinion
Isser Harel's chilling warning about terrorism and America's future proved prophetic and carries lessons for today.
Mourning Khamenei: More than a funeral, far from closure - opinion
The funeral was not just a religious occasion but a platform for Tehran to rewrite its narrative about the war and its aftermath.
Iran avoiding attack on Israel over fears of IDF strikes on regime leaders, expert says
Sabti, an Iran researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, spoke following an Al Hadath report which said that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was not in the Islamic Republic.
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.
Iranian security personnel harassed, detained French embassy staff in Tehran, FM Barrot says
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the two staff members were detained and interrogated for several hours without reason, with one agent being physically assaulted in the process.
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.
Trump leaning towards escalation with Iran, source tells 'Post'
Trump "understands that, barring an unexpected development, the chances of a diplomatic solution [with Iran] is now virtually nonexistent," an official told the Post.
