Explosion, fire reported at Iranian petrochemical plant

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: APRIL 1, 2022 01:08Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger An explosion and fire were reported at a petrochemical plant in Bandar Mahshahr, with two workers injured in the incident, according to Iranian media. The cause of the accident is being investigated, according to the spokesman for the Petrochemical Economic Special Zone in […]

US envoy says Israel’s ‘hands not tied’ on Iran, even if nuke deal signed

‘Israel can do and take whatever actions they need to take,’ ambassador to Jerusalem tells Channel 12; Blinken reportedly asks Bennett for Iran deal ‘alternative’ By TOI staff Today, 11:35 pm   US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said on Thursday Israel won’t be faced with any American restrictions if it wishes to act against […]

Terror group goes on alert after Jenin gunfight, stabbing attack

“We announce the raising of full readiness among our fighters in all military formations,” said Al-Quds Brigades’ spokesperson. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MARCH 31, 2022 08:34 A militant attends the funeral of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad gunman, who was killed by Israeli forces, in Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 1, 2022. (photo credit: RANEEN […]

Iran’s IRGC head warns Israel against role in Persian Gulf

He then slammed Israel, which he referred to as “Zionists.” By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: MARCH 31, 2022 04:28 Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami smiles during a joint exercise called the ‘Great Prophet 17’ in the southwest of Iran (photo credit: SAEED SAJJADI/FARS NEWS/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)VIA REUTERS) Iran’s Hossein Salami, […]

Russia: No NATO forces in countries bordering Afghanistan

07:2731.03.22 A Kremlin spokesman said his country would not accept the presence of NATO forces or military infrastructure belonging to the U.S. army in countries bordering Afghanistan. This comes as Russian troops have begun scaling down their presence in occupied parts of Ukraine.

US Sanctions Target Suspected Suppliers to Iran Ballistic Missile Program

by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Washington on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a procurement agent in Iran and his companies and accused them of helping to support Tehran’s ballistic missile program following missile attacks by suspected Iran-backed proxies against countries in the region. In a statement issued as talks stalled on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear […]

Reports of terrorist attack in Jerusalem

Armed suspect wounds officer, police open fire in Mahane Yehuda market. Authorities say incident likely criminal in nature. David Rosenberg  Published: 30.03.22 09:53     Updated: 30.03.22 10:23 JerusalemMahane Yehuda Police near scene of the incidentצילום: אריה סביר / TPS Two people, including an Israeli police officer and an armed suspect, were wounded during an incident in Jerusalem Wednesday morning, […]

Mahmoud Abbas issues rare condemnation of Palestinian terror attack

Aaron BoxermanToday, 11:26 pm In a rare statement, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemns the deadly shooting attack that left five Israelis dead in Bnei Brak tonight. Ramallah had refrained from publicly discussing the recent terror wave against Israelis at all, remaining silent after deadly attacks in Beersheba and Hadera that took place over the […]

Is Iran risking an attack on Israel? – analysis

The recent Iranian missile attack is a clear indication of the importance of considering Tehran’s allies in shaping Iraq’s political landscape. By SALEM ALKETBI Published: MARCH 29, 2022 23:06     A BUILDING in Erbil, Iraq damaged in missile attacks earlier this month. (photo credit: AZAD LASHKARI/REUTERS) The recent Iranian missile attacks in Erbil raise several questions given […]

Five killed in Bnei Brak shooting in latest Palestinian terror attack

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett: “Gaza operation last year was the harbinger of this new wave of terror.” By ELIAV BREUER Published: MARCH 29, 2022 20:08 Emergency responders at the scene of an attack in Bnei Brak on March 29, 2022. (CREDIT: ISRAEL POLICE SPOKESPERSONS UNIT) Five Israelis were killed by a Palestinian terrorist in a shooting attack […]

Sanctions alone won’t stop Iran, Israeli strike may be necessary, Graham says

Graham discussed Iran, plans for increased congressional oversight, Russia and Biden’s comments about Putin in an interview with JI on Monday March 29, 2022 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) suggested that an Israeli strike on Iran could be the most likely way to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon in an interview with Jewish Insider […]