Iran's Aragchi denies ceasefire agreement, demands Israel end attacks to stop war
Iran to stop missile launches as ceasefire begins, Israel to cease 12 hours after • Iran targets US bases in Qatar, Iraq • Qatar helps mediated ceasefire
'Iran's red line was crossed': Security experts discuss Iranian threat to activate US sleeper cells
The Jerusalem Post reached out to US security and community security bodies to ascertain the threat posed by Iran-sponsored domestic terror in light of US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Iran sent a message to President Trump threatening to activate US-based sleeper cells should he order strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, NBC revealed on Sunday, not long after the US struck three facilities.
Given the strikes took place, The Jerusalem Post reached out to US security and community security bodies to ascertain whether the news of Iran-sponsored threat on US soil is new or long-awaited.
Michael Masters, CEO of the Secure Community Network (SCN) – the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America – said “Iran would not strike in the US unless a red line was crossed."
Go to the full article >>Israel all in on Iran regime change, minus killing Khamenei, ground troops - analysis
Israel may yet kill Khamenei, but so far US President Donald Trump still seems strongly opposed enough that Jerusalem has held off.
It's official without being official.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put Israel all in to try to help facilitate regime change in Iran.
He is not saying it 100% explicitly and the IDF is very carefully avoiding saying it, but on Monday, for the first time, the IDF attacks on Iran seemed to be an overwhelming majority against the regime's internal political power versus its nuclear or external military power.
Israel's air force took the time out to bomb a clock – a symbolic clock in Iran about destroying Israel – but nevertheless, a clock.
Go to the full article >>Iran forewarned of Qatar attack to avoid wider war, leave room for US talks - analysis
Iran had to respond to Sunday's US airstrikes, but Tehran does not want an escalated war that endangers its regime.
Iran telegrammed its response to US strikes on its nuclear sites, prior to carrying out the attacks. Throughout Monday Iran prepared to fire retaliatory missiles, however it appears initially it sought to fire only a few missiles, making it clear that while it must respond, the country does not want an escalation.
Initial reports said Iran launched between 6 and 10 missiles at a US base in Qatar and perhaps also targeted the US presence in Iraq.
Reuters reported that explosions were heard over Doha, the capital of Qatar, while sirens were also heard in Bahrain according to Sky News.
Go to the full article >>Exclusive | Israel was notified of Iranian strike timing, potential targets ahead of time
Israel was notified prior to Iran's missile attack on US assets in Qatar, including when and what the Iranians were targeting, a regional diplomat told The Jerusalem Post.
The US administration was also informed in advance about the details of the planned attack.
Iran informed Qatar in advance of strikes on US bases, New York Times reports
Iran coordinated its strikes on US bases in Qatar with Qatari officials in advance in a bid to minimize casualties, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing three Iranian officials.
WATCH: Iran launches missiles at US Mideast assets in retaliation to nuclear site strikes
Qatar hosts Al Udeid Air Base, CENTCOM's forward headquarters, with approximately 10,000 US soldiers, among other US assets. Sirens were also heard in Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Explosions were heard over Doha, Qatar's capital on Monday evening.
Authorities issued a warning that US Central Command (CENTCOM)'s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar could be the target of an imminent Iranian attack, The Jerusalem Post was told on Monday evening by a source familiar with the details.
Al Udeid Air Base is the largest US base in the Middle East, and serves as the forward headquarters for CENTCOM, accommodating approximately 10,000 troops.
Go to the full article >>Qatar shuts airspace amid fears of Iranian retaliation on US assets
Qatar hosts Al Udeid Air Base, CENTCOM's forward headquarters, with approximately 10,000 US soldiers, among other US assets.
Qatar said it has shut down airspace temporarily as part of measures taken amid developments in the region, a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry said on X.
It said the move comes to ensure safety of residents and visitors.
The shutdown of Qatari airspace comes as Iran repeated earlier threats to retaliate against the United States after strikes on its nuclear sites.
Go to the full article >>IDF strikes Hezbollah military sites, weapons storages in south Lebanon
The IDF conducted strikes on military sites belonging to the terrorist group Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the military confirmed on Monday evening.
The sites contained rocket and missile launchers, as well as weapons storage facilities located north of the Litani River, the IDF announced.
Footage shared by Israel's public broadcaster, KAN News showed pillars of smoke rising in the aftermath of the strikes.
WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devices - memo says
Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging service has been banned on all US House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to House staff on Monday.
The notice to all House staff said the "Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use."
The memo, from the Chief Administrative Officer, recommended other messaging apps, including Microsoft's Teams platform, Amazon's Wickr, Signal, Apple's iMessage, and Facetime.
IDF Home Front Command guidelines remain unchanged until at least Tuesday evening
The IDF Home Front Command announced on Monday evening that activity nationwide will remain unchanged, with essential-only activities permitted until at least 8 p.m. on Tuesday following a situational assessment.
Israel at war: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across the Gaza border communities.
- 50 hostages remain in Gaza, while 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity.
- The IDF launched large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
- Israel struck key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
- 24 Israelis killed, over 800 wounded, including seven IDF soldiers, in Iranian attacks.