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US arrests Iranian family tied to 1979 Iran hostage crisis at US embassy

Seyed Eissa Hashemi is the son of Masoumeh Ebtekar, the infamous spokeswoman for the Islamist militants who overran the US Embassy in Tehran during the 1979 hostage crisis.

APRIL 12, 2026|ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

Then-vice president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoumeh Ebtekar delivers a speech during the opening session of the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) at Le Bourget, near Paris, France, November 30, 2015.

People hold signs featuring images of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, during a protest against the Iranian government, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in front of the Iranian embassy in London, Britain, April 4, 2026.

Iranians rally outside US embassies worldwide, urge continued pressure on Tehran

Protesters sent a unified message to Washington, urging policymakers not to reach agreements with Tehran and instead to “stay the course” in confronting the regime.

APRIL 12, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025.

Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh more destructive than initially revealed - report

A recent Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than initially reported, potentially putting hundreds at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

APRIL 4, 2026|BySHOSHANA BAKER

View of the US Consulate in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood, Israel, February 24, 2018.

Israel approves proposal to build permanent US embassy in Jerusalem

The approval was announced in a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, and Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz.

MARCH 25, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

US visa applications of thousands of Israelis postponed till 2023

Following a backlog of requests, which have piled up for the past two years following COVID-19 restrictions, all US embassies are "facing challenges" with Visas, the embassy said.

JUNE 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US ambassador moving into new Jerusalem residence

The new US ambassador's residence is off of Jerusalem’s Emek Refaim Street. Previous ambassadors lived in a large home in Herzliya.

MAY 19, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

The new US Ambassador's residence on Emek Refaim

Yael Feldboy, US Embassy in Israel's legendary media adviser, passes away

During Feldboy's 27 years at the embassy, she worked with 12 US ambassadors and met several US secretaries of state and presidents.

MAY 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

YAEL FELDBOY, flanked by US Embassy spokeswoman Valerie O’Brien (left) and deputy chief of mission Leslie Tsou, displays the Secretary of State’s Career Achievement Award in recognition of her distinguished service.

US diplomats return to Kyiv embassy on first visit since invasion

The move is the latest step toward the resumption of a full US presence in Kyiv.

MAY 8, 2022ByREUTERS

Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Ukraine Kristina Kvien speaks to the media in Lviv, Ukraine February 15, 2022.

US pulls out most staff from Ukraine embassy over fears of Russian invasion

A senior State Department official said the Biden administration would continue diplomatic efforts to "ensure that Ukraine does not become a war zone."

FEBRUARY 12, 2022ByREUTERS

A view shows the Gozhsky training ground during military exercises held by the armed forces of Russia and Belarus in the Grodno region, Belarus, February 12, 2022.

US tells diplomats' families to leave Ukraine, weighs troop options

"Military action by Russia could come at any time," the US Embassy said in a statement.

JANUARY 24, 2022ByREUTERS

A view shows the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine January 24, 2022

Bennett coalition set for post-budget clashes

Post-budget clashes within the Bennett-Lapid coalition include those over settlements, the US consulate, Benjamin Netanyahu, religious reform, and more.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN