Ceasefire

US VP Vance says Iran war 'will end immediately after the election'

US Vice President JD Vance says the Iran war will enter a 'different phase' after the midterms in an interview on Air Force Two.

Vice President JD Vance arrives at Joint Base Andrews Tuesday, 15th September 2026
The IDF released a statement detailing the killing of Ahmad Batash, commander of the Jabaliya Battalion in the Northern Gaza Brigade of Hamas.

IDF kills Hamas battalion commander in northern Gaza strike

Palestinians carrying flags, body bags during a funeral ceremony in Gaza City on August 20, 2026.

How are Gazan gangs affecting the strip amid Israel, US election cycles? - analysis

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

IDF Gaza Division seals two Hamas tunnels spanning two kilometers along Yellow Line


Diplomatic agreements may lead to Israel-Iran escalation, former Navy commander warns

Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom also addressed the progress of Iran's nuclear program and expressed deep skepticism about the reliability of international understandings. 

Israeli military vehicles and tanks are seen in Northern Israel, Upper galilee, amidst the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran and Hezbollah, March 14, 2026.

US-Iran deal could be 'worst ever,' Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst warns

Yasmin Sayeh, an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst who marched for a free Iran calls the new US-Iran deal "probably the worst deal ever."

US President Donald Trump is approaching a strategic crossroads in the war with Iran.

Iran to reportedly invite inspectors to enriched material sites, Trump expects 'complete ceasefire'

JD Vance: Israel should not attack its only powerful ally left • IDF soldier killed, seven others wounded in southern Lebanon • Netanyahu vows IDF will remain in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, June 15, 2026.

US-Iran deal gains G7 support as leaders call for Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon ceasefire

A Hezbollah spokesperson told Reuters the terror group believed Iran would not agree to a permanent truce if the Israeli "occupation" did not end.

US President Donald Trump attends a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Trump signs MoU as Iran says it will not let enriched uranium leave country

Israeli officials remain 'frustrated' over US-Iran agreement • Monthly record number of ships pass through Strait of Hormuz • Mike Pence, Nikki Haley slam Iran deal

US President Donald Trump (front), who attended the G7 summit in France, boards Air Force One at Paris Orly Airport, 13 kilometres (8 miles) south of Paris, in the early hours of June 18, 2026.

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.

Why Iran favors prolonged diplomacy in US preliminary deal talks - analysis

Questions remain over a US-Iran preliminary deal as Tehran favors a prolonged diplomatic process that adds complexity and delay.

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Iran will connect electric grid to Qatar in near future, Tehran's energy minister says - report

Iran will soon begin implementing a long-planned electricity grid connection with Qatar, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said, adding that Tehran is also studying similar links with other Gulf states.

An illustration of Iran's flag and an electric pylon network.

Netanyahu says Israel was not briefed on US-Iran deal, Trump weighs $300 billion Iran fund

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

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace as they walk into Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

US-Iran talks to finalize agreement on Friday alongside new round of negotiations in Switzerland

Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence on Lebanese territory from now on constituted a violation of the interim agreement with the US.

Switzerland's Foreign Minister and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi take part in a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.