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A man walks past Iran’s national flag and a banner bearing the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (R), the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his son, the current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei (L), in Tehran, June 10. (photo credit: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images) This is the Americans’ war; their army did everything, and that is how it is presented there in the US. I mean, they decide, they close the war," Ze'ev Palti said. Ze'ev Palti, the former head of the  Mossad  intelligence directorate, warned that he does not know how long it will be before Iran’s new leader decides whether to continue on his father’s path or change course toward a bomb in an interview with 103FM on Tuesday. The United States and Iran agreed to a framework agreement on Sunday that is expected to advance negotiations between the two sides. Palti, who previously headed the Mossad’s intelligence directorate, laid out his vie...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/RONEN ZVULUN/FILE PHOTO) He shouldn't have written that, this was a national mistake and a blow to our unity," Netanyahu told Zamir. "It embarrasses us in front of Trump." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told off IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.  Eyal Zamir  during a security cabinet meeting after Israeli Air Force Commander Brig.-Gen. Omer Tischler released a letter on Tuesday revealing details on the canceled attack on Iran,  Ynet  reported. "He shouldn't have written that. This was a national mistake and a blow to our unity," Netanyahu told Zamir. "It embarrasses us in front of Trump."

Former US Vice President Mike Pence slammed US President Donald Trump's controversial Memorandum of Understanding with Iran on Wednesday in a post on X/Twitter. In the post, Pence called out the deal for not covering Iran's nuclear or ballistic missile programs, or its proxy terror organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah. He also criticized the fact that the deal would grant Iran billions of dollars in unfrozen assets, sanctions relief, and reconstruction funds. "The reported MOU with Iran smacks of the kind of appeasement that we saw during the Obama years, the kind of appeasement that Joe Biden tried to accomplish and was ignored by the Iranians, and the kind of appeasement we categorically rejected during the first Trump administration," Pence wrote.

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 30, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Iran has fired multiple drones toward commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the signing of the  US-Iran  memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday, a source told  The Jerusalem Post . The source added that all of the drones had been intercepted by the US military before they pose a threat to commercial or US military ships and personnel. Go to the full article > >

Following the debriefing of his legal team led by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu firmly announced his intention to personally handle his own defense. The trial court accepted this waiver of counsel, asked if he wanted an assigned lawyer, noted his rejection, and then proceeded. Now that the case lies on appeal, the deeper, central question the Court of Appeal must confront is this: Can a defendant facing charges that carry the death penalty legally waive his right to counsel under Nigerian law? The short answer is no. In allowing Nnamdi Kanu to represent himself in a trial involving capital offenses, the learned trial judge unarguably committed a fatal fundamental error in law. Under the Nigerian criminal justice system, the right to legal representation in capital offenses is not a luxury the defendant can decline; it is a rigid and mandatory constitutional safeguard that the court has an absolute duty to enforce, even against the explicit wishes of the defendant. At first...

According to a circular issued by Kuwait’s Interior Ministry, domestic workers may now only be recruited from select countries including South Africa, Benin, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam and Nepal. Recruitment from Senegal is permitted but restricted to male workers only. The directive, which took effect shortly after being updated, also bars recruitment from a wide range of African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Togo, Malawi, Chad, Djibouti, Niger, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, as well as the Asian countries of Madagascar and Bhutan. The measure was adopted following recommendations from several government bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and the Public Authority for Manpower, according to local r...

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with US Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad, Iraq, June 16, 2026. (photo credit: Handout via Reuters) US Envoy to Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack arrived in Iraq this week for a series of important meetings. On June 15, Tom Barrack, who is also the US Ambassador to Turkey, wrote that he was “happy and honored to be back in Baghdad, meeting with our great US Embassy team led by Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris. Today I will meet with Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to convey President Trump’s support for his government, and discuss our partnership on a new direction for a strong and mutually beneficial US-Iraq relationship.” On June 15, he met with Iraq’s new Prime Minister Al-Zaidi. Zaidi is preparing for a trip to Washington next month. He is also being encouraged to rein in Iranian-backed militias. He met with Barrack in this context. Also, Barrack has unified the US envoy files on Syria and Iraq, making Barrack one of America’s most import...

US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026. (photo credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/REUTERS) "If Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else, Syria should do the job," said  US President Donald Trump  in a bilateral meeting with the Emir of the State of Qatar on Tuesday. Trump says he considers the Lebanon war a minor one, and an arena in which Syria can take on Hezbollah in partnership with the United States if Israel under Netanyahu cannot be reigned in. "Israel's fighting Hezbollah for too long, and too many people are being killed. You don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody because there's a lot of people in those apartment houses and they're not all Hezbollah, that I can tell you," the president said

Iran executed two individuals described as "armed leaders of early 2026 unrest" in the county of Shahrud, the Iranian judiciary's news outlet Mizan said on Tuesday, identifying the defendants as Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi. The two men were convicted of Moharebeh (waging war against God), corruption on earth, damaging public and private property, and crimes against national security.

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar at the opening of the Israeli Cartoon Museum in the city of Holon, central Israel, February 10, 2026. (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90) Culture and Sports Minister  Miki Zohar  blamed Washington on Tuesday for the Iranian regime’s survival, saying the United States chose against sending troops into Iran to topple the government in Tehran. “The US decided not to send its soldiers into Iranian territory to topple the current regime,” Zohar told Army Radio. “Had they wanted the regime to fall, it would have fallen.” At the same time, Zohar praised  Israel’s conduct of the war , saying the campaign had been managed “close to perfect” so far. “Until this moment, the management of the war has been close to perfect,” he said. “We set Iran back by decades; their entire leadership is gone.” Zohar’s comments came as coalition ministers continued to criticize the  emerging US-Iran agreement  and stressed that Israel must r...

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. (photo credit: 2026 PLANET LABS PBC/Handout via REUTERS) Israeli satellites photographed Iran a jaw-dropping over 50,000 times during the around 40-day  Operation Roaring Lion ,  The Jerusalem Post  has learned. This statistic would mean that Israeli satellites were taking well over 1,000 photos per day of the Islamic Republic during the war. It also dwarfs the around 12,000  satellite  photos that Israel took of Iran during the June 2025 war, according to the Defense Ministry. Even those 12,000 photos captured tens of millions of square kilometers of Iranian territory through both day and night. This means that Israel likely captured more than a hundred million square kilometers, if not hundreds of millions, during the recent war.

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. (photo credit: CYRIL ZINGARO/Pool via REUTERS) 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. Iran and the US will start a new round of negotiations on Friday in Switzerland to reach a final agreement after the official start of an interim agreement, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday. Araqchi also 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 United States. "In our view, the two parties to this memorandum are the US and Israel on one side, and Iran and Hezbollah on the other," he said...

Yahlom dismantling lathes meant for weapons manufacturing. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT) Yahalom Unit fighters, alongside the 967th Battalion, located and dismantled 18 lathes used in the manufacturing of weapons in the West Bank camps of Balata and Ras El Ein on Sunday, the military said. According to the IDF's statement, weapon parts were also seized during the operation.

File: IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu and lawyer Aloy Ejimakor in a court session. Lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has raised concerns over aspects of the ongoing trial involving his client, Nnamdi Kanu, particularly regarding time allowed for the defence to present its case Ejimakor, in a statement, said the defence was given a limited period to open its case after the prosecution closed its presentation in June 2025, following the testimony of five witnesses since the trial began in March. He said that after the dismissal of a no-case submission, the court scheduled six days for the defence to begin its case. According to him, Kanu indicated interest in self-representation after consultation with his legal team and requested additional time to prepare and call witnesses, but the request was not granted. The lawyer expressed concern over the disparity in time allocated to the prosecution and the defence, arguing that sufficient tim...

Three Iranian oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods crossed through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US naval blockade, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.  Iran alleged that the blockade had become “operational,” added Tasnim, while US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that the strait would be “completely opened” by Friday.

The Air Force intercepted numerous missiles launched by Hezbollah towards troops operating in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Monday. No sirens were activated.  Additionally, Hezbollah launched an anti-tank missile and mortar shells at soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, added the IDF. No injuries were reported in the incident.  Also on Monday, terrorists traveling in vehicles approached IDF troops in four separate incidents. The IDF identified the terrorists and carried out precise strikes against them, said the military.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to reporters in Jerusalem, June 15, 2026. (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/POOL) Prime Minister  Benjamin Netanyahu  said that Israel does not know the terms of the US-Iran nuclear deal during a press conference on Monday evening, following Sunday's announcement that the United States and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement. "With or without an agreement, Iran will never have nuclear weapons," said Netanyahu. "Not today and not tomorrow." "We have removed the threat of immediate annihilation," he said. "You [Israelis] were all in terrible danger of death." "Together with our American friends, we embarked on the largest strike mission in the history of Israel," he continued. "We have thwarted the nuclear scientists, beheaded the leaders of the  terrorist regime , crushed the nuclear factories, destroyed missiles and most of the factories that produce missiles, hit countless industries and m...

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 22, 2026. (photo credit: JIM WATSON/POOL VIA REUTERS) There are still many details to be finalized regarding the preliminary peace deal between the United States and Iran, Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview on CNBC on Monday. Vance also mentioned that the United States anticipates the Strait of Hormuz will remain open without tolls in the long term after the signing, which is scheduled for Friday. When discussing Israel's involvement in the agreement, Vance noted, “I think there are elements in Israel who like the agreement.” He added, “Israel will certainly have a place at the negotiating table in the new Middle East.” The agreement, announced on Sunday, aims to extend the US-Iran ceasefire for 60 days and establish a framework for future negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program and other critical issues. However, the text of the preliminary deal has not yet been release...

US President Donald Trump talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/BRIAN SNYDER/FILE PHOTO) Yaki Dayan , the former Israeli consul in Los Angeles, voiced deep concern about the recent developments between the US and Qatar, compared with the strained relations with Israel, during a Monday interview with 103FM. Dayan expressed concern about the  agreement  expected to be signed between the US and  Iran . “There is no alternative from Israel’s side, and on the Democratic [Party] side, there are no giant friends waiting at the door to embrace you,” he explained. He also added: “Not only that, we hear Trump speaking about Qatar in terms that an American president previously used only about Israel. Washington’s favorite son is Qatar. We are seeing the emerging axis, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey, which is also taking shape as a result of this war. The situation in Washington right now is a very seriou...

A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement, noting that the people of Lebanon look forward to a "definitive end to the cycle of violence." Several leaders from the Middle East and Gulf states praised Sunday night's agreement reached by the United States and  Iran . "I have followed with interest the announcement of the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and what it includes in terms of affirming a halt to military actions and escalation in the region, including Lebanon," said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in a Monday afternoon statement posted to X/Twitter. Aoun added that he appreciated  Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement , noting that the people of Lebanon "look for...

A US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect pending completion of a ceasefire agreement with Iran scheduled for June 19, the US military said in an advisory note on Monday. "A military blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect restricting all traffic inbound and outbound from these ports," the advisory said. "Do not attempt to cross until explicit direction is given," it added.

Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack. (photo credit: Canva, DC Studio/Shutterstock, OnePixelStudio/Shutterstock) The vast majority of the IDF and the  Mossad  oppose the current  Iran nuclear deal  as insufficient in light of the power dynamics between the parties, the "blood and treasure" invested, and the threats confronting Israel, T he Jerusalem Post  has learned. While that view is not unanimous and top Israeli officials understand the need to defer to Israel's political echelon and to the Trump administration on certain matters, it is nearly unanimous, and officials are making their views heard in private forums. While the Trump administration has been almost entirely focused on opening the  Strait of Hormuz  and the nuclear issue, the  Post  understands that  IDF  and Mossad officials had hoped for progress on the ballistic missiles and proxy threat...

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026. (photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters) Lebanon is an integral part of the agreement to end the war with the US, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that the draft memorandum mentions Lebanon thrice, calling for an end to the war on all fronts and for respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Esmaeil Baghaei said diplomatic visits to regional countries are on Tehran's agenda before the signing of the agreement due on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland. “Regarding the manner and mechanism of signing the memorandum of understanding, a final decision will be made today and tomorrow, and its results will be officially announced,” he added. Iranian Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed to Iran's Tasnim News on Monday that the government intends to sign the agreement.

An Iranian woman walks past a piece of street art in Tehran on June 3, 2026. (photo credit: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images) There were three reported cases of  femicide  in Iran last week, where women were brutally murdered by their husbands following what regime-affiliated media described as “familial disputes,” according to Iranian media reports. Nour News, a media company affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reported that a mother of two was murdered in  Tehran ’s Bisim neighborhood. The 35-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by her husband with a knife and hammer while she slept. Detectives from the 10th Division of the Tehran Major Crimes Police reportedly arrested the husband, who was reported to have confessed to the killing during preliminary investigations. “For a few days, due to work conditions and the fact that I was a laborer working in different places, I had disputes with my wife. On the night of the incident, we argued befor...

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with  US President Donald Trump  on Sunday, during which he congratulated him on his 80th birthday and discussed bilateral relations between Moscow and Washington, according to the Kremlin. During the conversation, which lasted just under an hour, Trump once again called for an end to the  war in Ukraine , Kremlin aide Yri Ushakov said. They also agreed that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would visit Russia again in the near future, Ushakov said. Putin told Trump that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants a meeting, he should come to Moscow – an offer that Zelensky has consistently rejected. Trump informed Putin that an agreement in the war between the US and Iran is imminent and may be announced later Sunday, the Kremlin handout said. CNN has reached out to the White House for comment. Trump also held a conversation with Zelensky, the Ukrainian president said Sunday, where he also congratulated the U...

The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations are due to arrive at a French lakeside resort on Monday amid unease among allies over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and questions about the U.S. commitment to the global order. Discussing the next steps on Iran after the U.S. and Tehran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. They will also seek common ground on the war in Ukraine, tackling global economic imbalances and sourcing critical minerals outside of the dominant supplier China. Trump is due to arrive at a time when global leaders are increasingly wary of the United States, although French officials were glad to have secured his presence after he left last year’s G7 summit in Canada early. TRUMP THREATENS TARIFFS ON FRENCH WINE Underscoring the tensions, Trump in an interview with ...