Operation Epic Fury

Republican-majority US Senate votes to curb Trump's powers in Iran war

The Senate voted 50-48 in favor of the concurrent resolution, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month, reflecting growing concern about the unpopular conflict.

A protester holds a banner opposing the war with Iran during US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's opening remarks at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of Defence on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 30, 20
US President Donald Trump holds up the memorandum of understanding, signed by the US, and Iran, at the Palace of Versailles, in France.

I helped sell Obama’s Iran deal, and its critics owe us all an explanation - opinion

Israel's Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Iran war drew Israel, Gulf States closer together, UAE Ambassador Shelly tells 'Post' - interview

 IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi holds a news conference after the first day of the agency's quarterly Board of Governors meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 9, 2025.

IAEA inspections in Iran need to be fundamentally different after Iran was bombed - analysis


Regional security fears escalate in Canada as US–Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

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

People walk past a caricature depicting US President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM Bennett says

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said Israel smuggled Starlink internet receivers into Iran to help anti-government protesters, but claimed the effort was later halted by the current government.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, June 15, 2026

F-15 pilot saw Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation when jet was shot down during Epic Fury - report

A US F-15 pilot who was shot down over Iran in April described observing a coordinated formation of Iranian drones resembling a “jellyfish,” according to multiple sources cited in a CNN report.

A US Air Force F-15 fighter jet during an exercise, March 28, 2023; illustrative.

Trump tells Netanyahu not to 'overreact,' while threatening to level Iran

After the war, the missiles, the shelters- what did Israel actually get? Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash on the US–Iran deal Jerusalem didn't want.

People march during a protest against US and Israel strikes against Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in New York City, US, March 7, 2026.

UN claims Israel targeted Gazan children, Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC

Oman announces temporary maritime corridor • Lebanon floats returning lost IAF pilot Ron Arad in Lebanese prisoner exchange • Iran says only it will control unfrozen assets

People march through neighborhoods in Nabatieh, during a religious procession marking Ashura, following an interim deal between the US and Iran, Lebanon, June 23, 2026.

Majority see MoU as Iran win, Israel security loss; Lebanon ceasefire prompts IDF doctrine rethink

Ghalibaf, Araghchi leave for Oman, will discuss Hormuz • Majority of Israelis see MoU as win for Iran, loss for Israel's security • Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine

IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

Trump demands Iran stop Hezbollah from 'causing trouble,' threatens new strikes

"If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again," he added.

US President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026.

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday, Israel to remain in Lebanon

Iranian delegation cancels Switzerland trip, reportedly due to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah • Israel must stop hostilities in Lebanon, US must pressure Israel, French minister says

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, published May 24, 2026.

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, other bills - report

Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers of the cost in phone calls earlier this week, according to the report.

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

‘Greater jihad begins from today’: Khomeini’s grandson hails US deal as major Iran ‘victory’

Khomeini advised that to maintain victory, Iranians “must stay away from pointless disputes, disputes that are the product of ego and self-centeredness.”

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's grandson, Hassan Khomeini speaks during the 36th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran June 4, 2025.