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Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion

The topic of Ukraine’s western borders is of particular interest to Russia’s president, but his so-called Marxism-Leninism argument reveals his flawed logic

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.
SATELLITE VIEW shows vehicles at an entrance to Pickaxe Mountain tunnels, near Natanz nuclear facility, in Iran, June 21.

Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map

AN IRANIAN flag flutters in the breeze

Iran-linked European crime organization recruiting teenagers for violent attacks - report

 A banner depicting Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is displayed on the side of a highway in Tehran on March 10, 2026.

Iran fears audio recordings could reveal Mojtaba Khamenei’s location, Iranian media claims - report


Trump leaning towards escalation with Iran, source tells 'Post'

Trump "understands that, barring an unexpected development, the chances of a diplomatic solution [with Iran] is now virtually nonexistent," an official told the Post.

US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, New York on July 17, 2026.

Why is Iran shifting its focus and attacking the Kingdom of Jordan? - analysis

These attacks appear to be more deadly and more extreme than Iran's attacks in the past.

Thick black smoke is seen rising from King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan, after it was hit by Iranian ballistic missiles on July 19, 2026..

Iran opens files against 300 people accused of speaking to diaspora media, judiciary announces

The move comes weeks after Iranian authorities issued indictments against dissident media groups, alleging they had encouraged the nationwide protests in January.

Iran's Judiciary Spokesperson speaks in a video posted on social media on July 19, 2026.

Iranian singer Anita Papist sentenced to 74 lashes for ‘offending public decency’ by singing

Papist, who posts videos of herself online singing in both English and Persian without a head covering, confirmed that her passport was confiscated and her mobile phone blocked.

Iranian singer Anita Papist seen singing in a social media video posted on July 18, 2026.

Iranian foreign minister visits Doha amid missile strikes on Gulf states, release of US citizen

Araghchi, according to the Foreign Ministry, made the journey to “meet with Qatari authorities and offer his condolences” after the death of former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad ‌bin Khalifa ‌ Al-Thani.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks down at notes during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart during their joint press conference following a meeting in Baghdad on June 28, 2026.

Iran claims 'existential war' as Israel and US maintain military cooperation

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

Iran flag at a Persian Gulf oil facility, July 2005

Fmr. Iranian FM calls on Tehran to kidnap thousands of US soldiers from military bases

Former foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that Iran should launch a ground war, seize a US base in the Middle East, kidnap its forces, and take them hostage in Iran, as retaliation for strikes.

US Marines raise the flag at the US Embassy in Kuwait, June 24, 2026; illustrative.

New US strikes target Iran as Syria presses Israel to withdraw

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

A satellite image shows damage on Kharg Island, Iran, after US strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 14, 2026.

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over alleged proxy attacks in Europe

Britain on Monday designated the IRGC and a linked group as a security threat under new powers aimed at preventing foreign states from using proxies for activities such as surveillance and sabotage.

A general view of London, UK, June 29, 2026; Illustrative.

US CENTCOM strikes Iranian targets, reimposes blockade in Strait of Hormuz

A diplomatic source told the Post that the Trump administration has continued to send messages to Tehran indicating that negotiations are still an option.

(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.