Trump Administration

No clear objectives for US military action in Iran, officials say

Senior US officials are unclear on Trump's objectives for military action in Iran, as indirect talks continue in Oman amid rising tensions.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
US President Donald Trump looks on after signing executive orders inside the Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington, January 20, 2025.

Trump says ICE could use a 'softer touch' in immigration enforcement - NBC

US President Donald Trump attends a business forum at Qasr Al Watan during the final stop of his Gulf visit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.

Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him

Women walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, February 5, 2026

Trump cares more about Iran's nuclear weapons than its protesters, Vance says


Iran's IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf, Elias Rodriguez indicted

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

Iranian parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026.

Trump administration team seizes Puerto Rico voting machines in election security probe

A team under intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard examined Puerto Rico voting machines for security flaws, but found no evidence of Venezuelan interference.

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard speaks during a press briefing, at the White House, July 23, 2025; illustrative.

Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, sharply shrinking storied newspaper's reach

The Washington Post launched widespread layoffs across nearly all departments, including international and Middle East coverage, as the paper restructures amid mounting financial losses.

The Washington Post headquarters, pictured on February 4, 2026.

Historic Vienna HIAS office shut down following Trump admin's halt to refugee program

HIAS said the move has left more than 14,000 Iranian religious minorities - including hundreds of Jews and thousands of Baha’i, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Sabean Mandaeans - stranded in Iran.

REFUGEES FROM Hungary gather in the HIAS Vienna office, some expressing a desire to immigrate to the United States, and others to Australia, where they have relatives.

Nuclear talks moved from Turkey to Oman after Iran threatens pullout - report

The Jerusalem Post learned that Iran told mediators that it is ready to discuss the nuclear issue and is even willing to consider compromises. 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks in Moscow, December 17, 2025; illustrative.

Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Steve Witkoff meet in Israel as US looks to revive talks with Iran

The visit comes ahead of reported talks between the United States and Iran in Istanbul scheduled for later this week, aimed at avoiding conflict and de-escalating tensions between the two sides.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, July 31, 2025

Witkoff's Israel visit aims to explore red lines, acceptable terms in Iran negotiations - analysis

As Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Israel, officials see the visit as a real-time effort to test Israel’s red lines on Iran and gauge what kind of deal Jerusalem could tolerate.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026; illustrative.

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard over federal probes into university policies

Trump has said Harvard and other universities allowed displays of antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests.

Students walk on campus at Harvard University as it opens a probe into individuals mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files recently released by Congress,in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., November 19, 2025.

US envoy Witkoff to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine this week, says White House

White House officials say Steve Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi this week for talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 11, 2025.

With Ran Gvili's return, the 'Day After' the Israel-Hamas War has begun - opinion

This October 8 is a blank slate onto which we are beckoned to draw. That slate should turn into our shield.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in addence at returned Gaza hostage, Ran Gvili's funeral.