Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY)
October 21, 10:59 AM
Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on BaghdadIraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iraqi security forces stand at the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after Iraq closed the crossing following airstrikes on the Iranian side that security sources said killed an Iraqi citizen, Iraq, April 4, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Aty)Go to the full article > >
October 21, 8:55 AM
Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in broad daylight operation in BethlehemByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
October 21, 8:49 AM
Trump opposed Netanyahu’s plans for renewed strikes on Iran ahead of US midterms – reportThe military had prepared for a multi-day operation to take place on the weekend of October 10 that would have targeted civilian infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and regime targets.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person holds a placard with a picture of US President Donald Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the United Nations office, on the day of the second round of nuclear talks between U.S. and Iran, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.(photo credit: Pierre Albouy/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
October 21, 8:49 AM
Israel may be forced to act as Iran rebuilds military capabilities before election, officials warnIsrael is tracking Iran’s efforts to rebuild its military capabilities, warning that renewed threats could force action despite upcoming elections.ByANNA BARSKY
Birds fly as smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
October 21, 8:49 AM
With just six days until Israel’s elections, IDF steps up Gaza ops., prepares for Hamas attacksIDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, who visited the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, also addressed heightened security tensions ahead of the October 27 election.ByAMIR BOHBOT
Israeli soldiers enter Gaza at the border as seen from Israel, October 3, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)Go to the full article > >
October 21, 7:49 AM
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted, destroyed four dronesByREUTERS
October 21, 6:13 AM
Iran’s Nournews says Qatari delegation arrives in TehranByREUTERS
October 21, 6:13 AM
Iran’s FM says no response from Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis on its mediation initiativeByREUTERS
October 21, 6:13 AM
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offerIran says Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis have not responded to its offer to broker peace talks, as Tehran warns that Egyptian intervention could further escalate the conflict.ByREUTERS
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart following a meeting in Baghdad on June 28, 2026; illustrative(photo credit: AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
October 21, 6:13 AM
Iran’s Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan’s army chiefMunir’s first meeting on Tuesday was with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.ByREUTERS
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel’s Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.(photo credit: John Lamparski/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >Load More