Tehran, Iran

Jewdicious · 26 Jun

A fictional narrative set in 2033 explores the rise of populism in American politics and the resulting plight of Jewish Americans.

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The guarantee that failed Israel is back.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 24 Jun

Adam Hummel's essay delves into the historical pattern of great powers dictating terms that leave Israel vulnerable, as illustrated by past and recent geopolitical events involving the Straits of Tiran and Hormuz.

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Trump says Syria would do a ‘better job’ of fighting Hezbollah than Israel

Tovah Lazaroff in JTA · 16 Jun

In a controversial statement at the G7 Summit, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, could tackle Hezbollah in Lebanon more effectively than Israel.

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Revenge of the MOUlahs

Tablet Magazine in Tablet · 16 Jun

Tablet Magazine's exclusive live podcast event, 'Barbarians,' delves into the recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by former President Trump with Iran.

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Trump announces deal with Iran is ‘now complete’

JTA · 14 Jun

President Donald Trump announced a significant diplomatic achievement with the completion of a deal to end hostilities with Iran and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

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Western leaders failed — and they're trying to sell us victory.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 13 Jun

Vanessa Berg critiques Western leadership's handling of the Iranian nuclear threat, arguing that Western leaders prioritize perceived diplomatic victories over true security achievements.

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Donald Trump’s Pallets of Cash

Lee Smith in Tablet · 13 Jun

The article critically examines the alleged similarities between Donald Trump's approach to Iran and the controversial 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama.

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Destroying Iran's nuclear facilities isn't enough.

General Yoav Gallant in Future of Jewish · 12 Jun

General Yoav Gallant emphasizes that merely damaging Iran's nuclear facilities will not suffice to dismantle its nuclear weapons capability.

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Evaluating Media Bias: A Guide For The Perplexed

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 11 Jun

Gary Rosenblatt discusses the pervasive bias in media coverage of Israel, emphasizing the lack of historical context and balanced reporting.

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Progressive Jews are trying out post-Zionism. There's one big flaw in their approach

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 7 Jun

Progressive Jewish groups in America have formed the Jewish Diaspora Movement (JDM), seeking to create a new vision for Jewish identity that moves away from Zionism in response to feelings of alienation from state-centric ideologies.

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Trump’s JCPOA

Lee Smith in Tablet · 29 May

Lee Smith's piece on Trump's approach to Iran suggests a worrisome resemblance to the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but under a facade of being a firmer stance.

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Was Israel’s War on Iran a Success?

Amit Segal in The Free Press · 18 May

Israeli journalist Amit Segal provides an analysis of Israel's recent military actions against Iran in the context of ongoing Middle Eastern tensions.

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After the Ayatollah

Jason Greenblatt in Tablet · 15 May

Jason Greenblatt explores significant changes in the Iran nuclear negotiations landscape, highlighting the shift in military dynamics and the extensive leverage built by the Trump administration.

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This is what's actually happening in Iran.

Zineb Riboua in Future of Jewish · 14 May

Zineb Riboua, a research fellow at the Hudson Institute, explores Iran's deteriorating economic situation amidst its conflict with the U.S. and Israel.

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Princelings of Persia

Peter Theroux in Tablet · 7 May

The article explores allegations surrounding certain Iranian nationals receiving favorable immigration treatment to the United States during the Obama administration, amidst the Iran nuclear deal negotiations.

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Seven Myths About the Iran War

Michael Doran in Tablet · 13 Apr

Michael Doran challenges the prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy decisions on Iran, arguing against seven key myths propagated by both progressives and isolationists.

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Operation Screaming Lion?

Amit Segal in The Free Press · 10 Apr

Israeli journalist Amit Segal reflects on the ongoing military engagement, dubbed "Operation Roaring Lion," a joint action by Israel and the U.S. against Iran.

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Iran ceasefire teeters as IDF continues to pound Hezbollah in Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz stays closed

JTA Staff in JTA · 9 Apr

Amidst a tenuous ceasefire in Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue their military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, intensifying diplomatic tensions.

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How to Make Sense of the U.S.-Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Apr

Amidst a temporary ceasefire, the article examines the complex dynamics between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, highlighting the fragile and tactical nature of the truce.

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Iran claims synagogue in Tehran was ‘completely destroyed’ by US-Israeli strike

Grace Gilson in JTA · 7 Apr

Iranian state media claims a U.S.-Israeli strike demolished the Rafi-Niya Synagogue in Tehran, though the report remains unverifiable.

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Israel’s Palm Sunday Screwup. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 30 Mar

Israeli authorities inadvertently sparked an international incident by blocking Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, a prominent Catholic leader, from celebrating a Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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Jews in Iran and in the diaspora find respite in celebrating Nowruz amid war

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 27 Mar

Jews in Iran and the diaspora are finding solace in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, amidst ongoing conflicts.

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My Father’s Seders

Roya Hakakian in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Roya Hakakian reflects on her father's role in leading family seders amidst the cultural chaos of their Iranian Jewish home during the years leading up to the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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Trump says US in ‘productive’ talks with Iran to end war, delays strikes after ultimatum

Grace Gilson in JTA · 23 Mar

President Donald Trump revealed ongoing productive negotiations with Iran to end the conflict sparked by recent joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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How Decades of Death Threats Backfired on the Islamic Republic

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 20 Mar

The fraught relationship between Israel and Iran has evolved through several phases, starting from strong diplomatic ties before the 1979 Iranian Revolution to an intense rivalry characterized by proxy conflicts and threats of war.

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