Islamic Republic

The quiet weapon: Sexual violence is a strategy, not a byproduct of war - opinion

The United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict later concluded that there were reasonable grounds to believe conflict-related sexual violence had occurred during the attacks

 The area of ​​the Nova party where hundreds of Israelis were killed and kidnapped by Hamas terrorists who infiltrated to Israel, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, photo taken on October 12, 2023.
Iran fans display a combined pre-Iranian Revolution "Lion and Sun", Israel and United States flag inside the stadium before a World Cup match.

My Word: The dangers of Iranian spins - opinion

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's grandson, Hassan Khomeini speaks during the 36th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran June 4, 2025.

‘Greater jihad begins from today’: Khomeini’s grandson hails US deal as major Iran ‘victory’

US President Donald Trump, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holds a press conference during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Why on Earth would Trump endorse Iran's ballistic missile program? - comment


Reza Pahlavi condemns US-Iran MoU, warns it will strengthen Tehran regime

The Iranian crown prince said any deal with Tehran will fail, arguing it empowers a regime that continues to repress and execute political opponents.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi pictured in Odesa, Ukraine, May 30, 2026; illustrative.

Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power

Liberman also called for regime change efforts, establishing a new IDF missile corps, argued the Mossad should focus on toppling Iran's regime, and advocated a tougher stance toward Hezbollah.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman speaks at the Knesset, June 15, 2026.

Iranian Americans plan protests as soccer team prepares for their World Cup opener

Iran's participation in the tournament has been beset by controversy against the backdrop of the war, which began in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

Protesters against the Iranian regime demonstrate outside Carson Sports Park in Carson, California, US, June 14, 2026.

US, Iran deal alarms Iranian dissidents while Israel vows to stay in Lebanon

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

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Donald Trump: Finish the job - opinion

In recent days, Trump has signaled increasing frustration with Tehran’s refusal to make meaningful concessions. The Iranian regime continues to follow the same playbook it has used for decades.

A satellite image shows likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's Kharg Island, May 6, 2026.

A nuclear deal won't solve Iran's missiles, proxies, and repression - opinion

A narrow agreement may ease immediate tensions, but Tehran’s missiles, proxies, repression, and strategy of escalation remain the larger threat

A man walks past Iran’s national flag and a banner bearing the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (R), the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his son, the current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei (L), in Tehran, June 10.
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‘Pax Americana’ in the Middle East - opinion

Political Islam, or Islamism, despite its modern aspects and appearance, has its roots in the original Islam of Medina. It was there that the Prophet Muhammad established the first Islamic state.

Israeli, Iranian, and US flags are seen above US dollars in this illustrative image.

The IRGC is not defending Iran, it's exporting the Islamic revolution - opinion

As long as the parallel structures of the IRGC dictate Iran’s wealth, institutional moderation is an impossibility.

A person holds up an Iranian and Palestinian flag near Azadi Tower during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026.

'Toxic love story' between Trump, Netanyahu runs the Iran war

Can anyone really say the fire has ceased? This week's Deep Dive maps the red string from Beirut to Tehran to Washington, and the human cost beneath it.

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.

US warns Iran after overnight strikes, while IRGC threatens to turn region into hell

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

Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the U.S Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.