“How Iran Uses Cultural Centers To Expand Its Influence In Latin America,” Tereza Dvorakova, Radio Farda, May 17, 2020.  This is a story about drug trade, expanding the Revolution, and supporting Shia religious beliefs.  And anti-America and anti-West.

“Under Sanctions, Iran Is Fast Losing Its Share of Non-Oil Export Markets,” Jubin Katiraie, Iran Focus, May 17, 2020.

“Iran denies agreements with Russia on ousting Syrian president,” Xinhua, May 17, 2020.

This story is so sad—no justice for those murdered by security services.  “Iran Offers Families Of Protesters Killed In November Money Instead Of Justice,” Radio Farda, May 16, 2020.

“Notwithstanding the COVID-19 crisis and a deteriorating economy, Iran is pushing ahead with its uranium enrichment and missile and space programs, as well as its activities in Syria.”  See “Iran’s nuclear efforts in the shadow of coronavirus,” Raphael Ofek, JNS, May 18, 2020.

“Iran Records Its Biggest Rise in Coronavirus Cases in Six Weeks,” Arsalan Shahla, Bloomberg, May 18, 2020.

“Hatami says Iran, Iraq should become strategic partners,” Tehran Times, May 17, 2020.

No goal celebrations?!  Well, the mullahs will be pleased there will be no women spectators.  “Iran’s soccer leagues to resume with no spectators: President Rouhani,” Xinhua, May 17, 2020.

“Rouhani Aide Defends Iran’s Trade With Venezuela,” Radio Farda, May 17, 2020.

Quds Day usually involves marches where protesters chant ‘Death to Israel’ and burn flags. But this year, the pandemic afflicting Iran requires protesters to not meet, at least that seems to be what the President is saying.  “Anti-Israel marches in Iran to be by car this year, Rouhani says,” Reuters, Israel Hayom, May 17, 2020.