Middle East

Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund warned that the war in Iran was causing a global, but asymmetric shock and leading to tighter financial conditions.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.
IDF troops from the 226th Brigade during targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Four IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, Trump willing to end war without reopening Hormuz

People hold portraits of three US soldiers killed in an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait during a march for Iran in Amsterdam, earlier this month. The erosion of America’s image in the Middle East did not occur overnight, the writer notes.

The Iran war is really about US credibility - opinion

Jasem Aljuraid

Kuwait is softening stance on Israel, dissident tells ‘Post’ after viral UN speech - interview


Attacks on Syria’s Christian community fuel distrust of Sharaa regime

Residents of a Syrian Christian town protested after homes and shops were burned in sectarian violence, calling for investigations and stronger state control.

Interior of the Assyrian church in the village of Tell Nasri, Hasakah province, Syria, on February 24, 2026, destroyed by ISIS militants in 2015 during their occupation of the area.

Aish backs Israel and US forces protecting peace, freedom - opinion

Aish affirms unwavering support for Israel and the IDF, calling on all to unite against hatred, terror, and oppression.

 Aish Hatorah World Center opposite the Kotel in Jerusalem.

Why is the West ignoring Islamist expansion at home? - opinion

Distinguishing between religious freedom and ideological extremism is essential to preserving both democratic values and public safety.

A man holds Irish and Palestinian flags as people protest calling for governments around the world to stop arming Israel during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Dublin, Ireland, June 15, 2024

From appeasement to escalation: Europe's dangerous Iran blind spot - opinion

In the 1930s, Europe watched a hostile ideology announce itself in plain language and chose not to believe it. Today, Europe is making the same calculation about Iran.

European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022

James Genn: Thriving in the eye of The Jerusalem Post's newsroom storm

Behind the Bylines: From the breaking news desk, to reporters, to editors, to copyeditors, everyone works together to try to get the best output that we can.

Jerusalem Post breaking news desk editor and journalist James Genn

'Helplessness, uncontrollable fear': Romi Gonen shares how Iran war brings back Gaza trauma

“Notice the people outside who need help,” she wrote. “The siren caught me twice on the road, and it immediately threw me back into helplessness and uncontrollable fear.”

Former hostage Romi Gonen speaks to Channel 12's "Uvda" about her experiences in Hamas's terror captivity, December 25, 2025.

IDF strikes 'critical' Iranian ballistic missile manufacturing sites in Tehran

The IDF additionally struck Iranian command centers and weapon production sites in Tehran earlier on Saturday, following weekend attacks on Iranian nuclear development facilities.

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026.

Zelensky’s Gulf tour highlights shared drone war threat from Iran-Russia axis - analysis

Zelensky held key meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showing that countries aligned with the US and the west can work together.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech during a joint press conference with France's President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, March 13, 2026.

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to CPAC: A free Iran is within reach right now

In his CPAC address, Reza Pahlavi urges for a free Iran, rejects any partial settlements with the regime, and presents Iran as a future democratic partner of the US and Israel.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and Iranian opposition figure flashes the victory sign during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S., March 28, 2026.

Lifta, the art of food: Inside chef Eli Davis’s bold Jerusalem dining experience

Raised in an American Zionist home and deeply connected to Jerusalem, chef Davis has made the city his home for many years.

Crocquettes.