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A Marxist revolutionary fought Iran's shah, now his son backs the crown prince

BY ALEX WINSTON — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:40:11 GMT

IRAN AFFAIRS: Bijan Jazani became a symbol of Iran’s Marxist opposition after he was killed. Half a century later, his son tells the ‘Post’ why he has chosen to stand with Reza Pahlavi.

US assesses Mojtaba Khamenei more interested in nuclear weapons than predecessor - report

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:53:59 GMT

US intelligence agencies believe Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is more interested in acquiring a nuclear weapon than his father and predecessor was, according to a New York Times report.

Trump says US 'locked and loaded' for increased Iran strikes, no final decision made

BY AARON GLICK — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:12:21 GMT

“We’re locked and loaded and ready to go, but we’re talking to them," said Trump. "We’ll see what comes of it.”

Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - report

BY AMIT AVITAN — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:10:30 GMT

Bahrain and Kuwait secretly carried out airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile sites earlier this month, marking their first direct retaliation against Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Iran repairing missile bases, sites bombed by US, Israel faster than previously anticipated - WSJ

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:25:46 GMT

“They refilled their stockpiles,” WSJ quoted former IDF air defense chief Brig.-Gen. Ran Kochav as saying. “They have very impressive industrialization and reconstruction capabilities."

Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes against Gulf States

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:43:19 GMT

Tasnim also reported that Iran had targeted Amazon's data center in Bahrain as part of the strikes.

Iran, uninterested in 'temporary deal' with US, rejects Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal - report

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:31:55 GMT

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had traveled to Tehran carrying the US-Iran ceasefire proposal, which Iranian officials said fails to address the question of control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Jordan, Kuwait activate air defenses as Iran targets US airbase in region, Iranian media says

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:14:56 GMT

Local sources said that Iran had launched drone and missile attacks at the Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait, Iran's IRCG- affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported.

IDF is ready and prepared for fighting with Iran to resume, Arabic spokesperson Waweya says

BY ESTHER DAVIS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:57:32 GMT

"We do not wait for missiles to fall or for the enemy to knock on our door before getting ready," Lt. Col. Ella Waweya said.

US continues strikes against Iran, maintains Hormuz remains open to all despite recent attacks

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:45:31 GMT

Tehran activated its air defenses, while explosions were reported in the islands of Qeshm, Larak, and Hengam, as well as the Iranian cities of Ahvaz and Bandar Abbas.

Likud MK Saada reveals possibility of upcoming Israeli attack on Iran in Channel 14 interview

BY MIKI LEVIN — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:33:12 GMT

During the interview, while discussing Iran and the possibility of further escalation, Saada said, “We all know that we are approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps even as early as this weekend."

Trump says he is close to launching 'massive attack' on Iran, 'bigger than ever before'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:51:42 GMT

"I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," the US president told Axios.

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say

BY REUTERS — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:42:24 GMT

Four sources familiar with the matter said Iran flew IRGC personnel and military equipment from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, in a previously unreported transfer.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrives in Iran to meet with President Masoud Pezeshkian

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:31:52 GMT

Zaidi's visit also comes more than a week after he met with US President Donald Trump on July 14.

Iran expands trade with Pakistan as experts claim it will ‘ease the squeeze’ of Hormuz blockade

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:14:44 GMT

Outside of Iran's efforts to strengthen trade with Pakistan, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi confirmed that officials would be visiting Iran on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Iran's threat to halt oil exports across the Gulf a 'dangerous escalation,' analyst warns

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:54 GMT

A Bahraini analyst warned that Tehran’s threat against regional infrastructure erases the line between US targets and Gulf economies, even if Iran may be attempting to project strength.

Rubio: Trump will take a 'head for an eye' if Iran doesn't stop firing at US interests in Mideast

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:31:20 GMT

Regarding US President Donald Trump’s position on how to deal with Iran, Rubio stated that Trump will take “a head for an eye,” and make Iran "pay a heavy price."

US deployed B-1 bomber in Iran strikes for first time since war resumed, sources tell 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:31:50 GMT

Using B-1 bombers, which can carry two dozen 2,000-lb. bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, signaled a significant escalation and expansion of the US military campaign, per Axios.

US increasing military forces in Middle East as Trump considers escalation against Iran - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:35:55 GMT

According to the WSJ, US President Donald Trump is considering expanding his attacks on Iran, and the added forces in the region are intended to provide him with more military options.

UK Foreign Office withdraws embassy staff from Iran due to 'ongoing security situation'

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:22:22 GMT

The UK government website explains that "the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations."

IRGC says it struck, damaged US Patriot missile system, helicopters in Kuwait - report

BY ESTHER DAVIS AND GOLDIE KATZ — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:07:56 GMT

The IRGC stated that in retaliation for what it described as US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, it struck a US military equipment warehouse and a Patriot missile system in Kuwait.

CENTCOM completes latest round of strikes aimed to degrade Iranian attack capabilites on ships

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:13:55 GMT

Several explosions were heard in the southern Iranian city of Sirik on Thursday morning

US suspects possible Russian assistance to Iran during attacks against CIA bases in Gulf

BY REUTERS — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:45:43 GMT

The intelligence community's investigation of possible Russian involvement in supporting the CIA facility attacks has not been previously disclosed.

Trump threatens to hit Iranian bridges, power plants, any time shots fired in Strait of Hormuz

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:11:14 GMT

"The US will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant, including those located next to, or in, the capital city of Tehran," Trump said.

Only regime change prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, former Israel Navy commander says

BY 103FM — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:11:11 GMT

“Producing a nuclear bomb is a complex and difficult undertaking. The Iranians were very close when the war began,” V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer "Chaney" Marom told 103FM.

Iran disputes French claims of violence against diplomats in Tehran

BY REUTERS — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:02:12 GMT

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.

Iran 'not serious' about talks, US remains open to Middle East negotiations, Rubio says

BY REUTERS — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:19:07 GMT

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.

US CENTCOM strikes Iran, marking the eleventh consecutive night of bombardment

BY REUTERS AND JONAH DAVIDOV AND RUBY SADIKMAN — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:59:00 GMT

"The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the US Central Command said in a statement on X.

US to start using British bases for attacks against Iran, following PM Burnham's approval - report

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:46:07 GMT

The decision, which follows a similar policy established by Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer, qualifies the strikes as "defensive" rather than an active war, Bloomberg reported.

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's nuclear site which might be among Trump's next targets - explainer

BY REUTERS — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:07:05 GMT

The threat of attacking the Iranian site reflects escalating tensions as Tehran and Washington trade fire in the Gulf, setting back efforts to end the conflict.