Nuclear

US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess

Israeli defense officials believe that, despite the slim chances, the White House is seeking to signal to Israel that a similar model could be applied in Iran, subject to an agreement with Tehran.

This undated image released by the US Government shows a Syrian nuclear reactor under construction in Syria.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives to sign the country's constitutional declaration, which will be enforced throughout a five-year transitional period, at the presidential palace in Damascus on March 13, 2025; Illustrative.

Syria says IAEA will announce 'significant progress' on nuclear file

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

Syria's nuclear handover report shows Israel must shift to diplomatic action, expert tells ‘Post’

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

IAEA set to remove nuclear material from Syrian site in US-brokered deal


'Iranians have no problem lying': Israeli expert on Tehran's nuclear program says amid coming deal

"The nuclear issue, they did not deal with it. Regime change, obviously not. Missiles, obviously not. The proxies, obviously not. They are not included in the agreement," Vilan said.

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026.

Five twists that will determine if Trump's Iran deal will benefit Israel long term - analysis

There are five key aspects to Trump's deal that are critical for Israel on Iran and Hezbollah.

A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.

Operation Rising Lion: One year later, was it as historic as it seemed? - analysis

Rising Lion was a curtain raiser to what might come next. History will judge whether it was particularly important or a step on the road to a broader strategy. 

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen ahead of Operation Rising Lion in Iran, June 13, 2025

Israel needs more than military force alone to counter Iran and its proxies - opinion

Following the loss of Syria, the regime is making every effort to project control and coordination with its remaining proxies: Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Shi’ite militias in Iraq

An illustrative image of an Israeli flag on top of a map of the Levant region of the Middle East.

US-Iran nuclear talks saw progress on key issues before recent strikes - report

Negotiations, according to US officials, have moved well beyond deliberations on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomats have begun narrowing down on four key issues regarding Iran's nukes.

This picture taken from a position in the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel shows an Israeli Iron Dome missile streaking accross the sky to intercept incoming projectiles on May 31, 2026.

IAEA chief urges Iran to re-engage on nuclear inspections, clarify enriched uranium status

The IAEA chief said communication with Tehran is “broken,” as the US pushed a resolution demanding answers on Iran’s enriched uranium.

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi attends an interview with the Reuters team in Vienna, Austria, September 3, 2025.

US resolution draft for IAEA demands Iran open up on bombed nuclear sites, uranium stockpiles

Top Israeli and US officials have told The Jerusalem Post that they have their eyes fixed directly on Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz, where huge mounds of rubble have covered the uranium.

 Satellite image shows a close up view of destroyed buildings at Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, after it was hit by US airstrikes, in Isfahan, Iran, June 22, 2025.

Witkoff, Kushner consult with Oak Ridge nuclear experts on Iran - report

According to US officials, several of the experts had traveled with Witkoff and Kushner to Oman prior to the start of Operation Epic Fury to negotiate with Iran on the nuclear issue.

Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, April 12, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

North Korea flaunts nuclear growth ahead of high-stakes Xi-Kim meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week as Kim Jong Un pushes for an "exponential" expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal and deepens ties with Russia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a tea ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Iran claims failed US missile struck Kuwait airport, Human bones discovered in Kibbutz Kfar Aza

US, Israel will 'fully return' to military action if needed, Netanyahu tells CNBC • Kuwait declares two Iranian diplomats persona non grata after airport strike • Iran targets US military ship

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026.