Israel and iran

Seeing ‘one big thing’: Is the Iran war at risk of turning nuclear? - opinion

For Israel and the United States, a nuclear war in the Middle East could take place even while Iran is still non-nuclear.

|ByLOUIS RENÉ BERES
Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.
THE HISTORY of Jewish-Persian friendship goes back over 2,500 years, and it is unlikely there is any other example of two civilizations enjoying such a long and prosperous relationship.

Israel and Iran once shared a future - now, they may do so again - opinion

Before 1979, Iran and Israel traded openly, there were flights between the countries, and they cooperated on security, agriculture, and oil.

|ByMICHAEL FREUND
THE HERON 1 unmanned aircraft at the Palmachim Air Force base, on October 27, 2019.

Drone operator: UAVs crucial in strikes on Iran, Air Force has experienced great success

Y, a reserves member in Squadron 200, had been traveling abroad for several months before growing suspicious of an imminent Israeli-US strike on Iran.  

|ByEFRAT FORSHER
A Iranian flag flutters outside the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran t

What Britain’s silence on Iran’s protests says about its foreign policy priorities - analysis

Why is there no statement about supporting regime change in Iran? And why are there no comments about the international law violations by the Iranian regime as it cracks down on protesters?

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Iran air defense head boasts about the country's achievements in defense - analysis

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahi-Fard noted that Iran’s powerful Air Defense Force is undisputed in the region.

APRIL 30, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran displays parts of S-300 air defense missile system imported from Russia in parade on "National Army Day."

Pro-Iran Nujaba militia in Iraq threatens Israel with drones

The groups released a video, which makes threats to Israel over the tensions over Al-Aqsa.

APRIL 14, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A drone is seen next to an Iranian missile during the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023

US-Israel ties strengthening, Iran needs to plan next move carefully

REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Iran needs to consider its next moves carefully because there is less tolerance in the West for Iran's threats.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Focus on Iran, the Iranian flag in crosshairs (Illustrative).

IAF F-35s penetrated Iranian airspace months ago - Saudi report

According to the report, the purpose of the operation - conducted with the US - was to simulate an aerial and maritime strike on Iran in the Red Sea.

AUGUST 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
AN F-35 seen during an aerial display at an IAF pilots’ graduation ceremony at Hatzerim air base in the Negev.

Military Intelligence, Mossad at odds over Iran deal - report

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi is said to be opposed to a deal while Defense Minister Benny Gantz is in favor of one.

JUNE 27, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar on April 24, 2022

Israel makes dramatic upgrades to military plans to attack Iran

IAF can now fly its F-35 stealth fighter jets from Israel to the Islamic Republic without requiring midair refueling.

JUNE 8, 2022ByAMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!
The IAF's F-35i at a base in southern Israel.

Iran choreographs its own 'outrage' around Jerusalem Day flag march - analysis

The Jerusalem Day events provide Iran with one more way in which to try to make its incitement relevant.

MAY 29, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran to target Israel if it acts against Iranian nation, Raisi says

"The Zionist regime (Israel), you should know that ... if you take the slightest move against our nation, our armed forces will target the heart of the Zionist regime," Raisi said.

APRIL 18, 2022ByREUTERS
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gestures as he speaks at Tehran's Friday prayer on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2022.

Bennett to ‘Post’: Israel will continue its strategy to stop Iran even if there’s a deal 

“We will protect ourselves by ourselves. Even if there is an agreement, we’re not committed to it. We will preserve our freedom to act.”

JANUARY 27, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett enters his office this week after an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

Iran’s regime posts image of seeking to engulf Israel in flames

The picture shows Israel composed of nails and matches and a book of matches.

DECEMBER 19, 2021ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
The picture shows Israel composed of nails and matches and a book of matches next to words in Hebrew and English declaring: “Just try and you will see.”