Islamic Republic

Pahlavi to 'Post' ahead of Freedom Prize: 'Europe's leaders understand Iran's regime must go'

Ahead of accepting the Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Freedom Prize, Reza Pahlavi tells the ‘Post’ that European leaders increasingly recognize the need to end the Islamic Republic.

|ByALEX WINSTON
CROWN PRINCE Reza Pahlavi has been entrusted with accepting the 2026 Freedom Prize on behalf of the Iranian people, in recognition of its struggle against the Islamic Republic. The award, he told ‘The Jerusalem Post,’ is an opportunity to bring international attention to the people’s sacrifices.
An Iranian missile is displayed during 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.

US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal

A day later, the Financial Times reported that Russia had signed a weapons deal with Iran to supply the regime with 90 advanced guided missile launchers.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 25: Protesters from the Iranian diaspora hold signs and wear Iranian flags as they gather at Puerta del Sol supporting Reza Pahlavi, former Crown Prince of Iran on April 25, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Why is the Islamic Republic banning the Lion and Sun emblem amid anti-regime protests? - analysis

Nearly 47 years after Iran's Islamic Revolution, authorities are cracking down on jewelry bearing the Lion and Sun, a symbol of growing opposition.

|ByALEX WINSTON
A satellite image shows Qeshm Island following suspected oil spills at sea, off the coast of Iran, August 10, 2026.

IRGC intercepts, averts 'hostile fighter jet' over Qeshm Island, according to local reports

The explosions over the water may have been warning shots fired at ships violating international agreements in the Strait of Hormuz, IRNA added, citing unofficial sources. 

|ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR

French diplomats were detained for breaking Iran's laws, Araghchi tells France FM Barrot in call

The Iranian Foreign Minister's Telegram channel shared a statement claiming that both diplomats acted in an "unconventional and inconsistent manner compared with how foreign officials should act."

JULY 21, 2026ByREUTERS, GOLDIE KATZ
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.

MAFAT's innovation chief reveals how Israel's defense ecosystem transformed since October 7

From AI to drone warfare, MAFAT's Yishai Cohen reveals how Israel accelerated battlefield innovation after Oct. 7, scaling startups and deploying new capabilities fast.

JULY 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Pictured is an illustrative image of an IDF soldier.

Lebanon pilot plan advances as US expands Iran strikes

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

JULY 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 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.

JULY 19, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Iran's Judiciary Spokesperson speaks in a video posted on social media on July 19, 2026.

Beyond the battlefield: Why Iran is entering the final stage of strategic attrition - opinion

The selection of targets by the US signals a transition from a conventional military campaign to a broader strategic effort aimed at disrupting Iran’s ability to function.

JULY 19, 2026ByERFAN FARD
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 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.

JULY 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Iran flag at a Persian Gulf oil facility, July 2005

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.

JULY 15, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
A satellite image shows damage on Kharg Island, Iran, after US strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 14, 2026.

Gulf patience ‘tested’ by Iran, higher chance of ‘limited strikes,’ Bahraini analyst tells 'Post'

The Peninsula Shield Force, the joint military arm of the Gulf Cooperation Council, would likely be the key instrument of any collective action, said the analyst.

JULY 13, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026; Illustrative.

Regional instability continues as Gulf states remain on alert for Iran attacks

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

JULY 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Gulf states project stability and economic delivery – central to rising public satisfaction.

Revenge: The word that echoed across Tehran - opinion

These blood-red are not merely political banners. They are declarations that blood has been spilled, and that vengeance is now a sacred obligation.

JULY 12, 2026ByMIKE EVANS
Mourners carry a coffin during a symbolic funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Najaf, Iraq March 3, 2026.