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Islamic regime detains 130 people over riots, espionage operations for Israel, US - report

Some 126 people were arrested for "sabotage operations and rioting" during the January protests, while four individuals were accused of spying for Israel and the US, Iranian media reported.

JUNE 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iran will never have a nuclear weapon under US deal, Hegseth says

"What I would say the president has been most clear about is that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon - never, full stop," Hegseth said.

JUNE 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Families of imprisoned Iranian protesters targeted in fraud scam, Iranian legal group claims

Many family members are facing extreme financial hardship to raise the funds requested by scammers in exchange for legal help, some going as far as to sell their houses.

JUNE 14, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Trump’s Iran deal may be worse than Obama’s, former Netanyahu security adviser says - opinion

Former Netanyahu National Security Advisor Jacob Nagel warns Trump that a weak Iran deal could rescue Tehran’s regime and be remembered as worse than Obama’s.

JUNE 14, 2026ByJACOB NAGEL

Iran deal's final draft includes ban on producing, acquiring nuclear weapons, official confirms

The final draft of the deal also calls for the US to waive all oil sanctions on Iran and lift its blockade on Iranian ports, and for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

JUNE 14, 2026ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, REUTERS

‘Araghchi, be ashamed’: Iranian hardliners protest emerging US deal - report

Demonstrators in Tehran gathered in a central square and chanted slogans against Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

JUNE 14, 2026ByLIA WEIN

Iran deal does not solve all Israel's problems, war was never meant to - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump made a mistake when, in the opening days of the war, they were excited and added that as a goal and a real, imminent possibility.

JUNE 14, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Trump's negotiation strategy of talks, strikes may lead to unfavorable deal for Israel - analysis

Israel's task is to ensure that it does not end up with a polished agreement and an Iranian nuclear capability still patiently waiting for the next chapter.

JUNE 14, 2026ByANNA BARSKY

Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks - report

Iran's banking coordination council said no unauthorized access to customer information had occurred, and no data had been deleted.

JUNE 14, 2026ByREUTERS

Syria, Iraq hope for meetings in Washington, seek coordinated visit with US envoy

While al-Sharaa's meeting is unconfirmed, it could still happen. The Trump administration will want to end the Iran conflict and get a deal while trying to show it can stabilize Iraq and Syria.

JUNE 14, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN