Notice the opposite nature of these two stories. First, “Iran’s foreign ministry on Tuesday denied reports about transferring weapons and military equipment to Armenia.” Reassuring since Iran says it is not in the business of arms dealing. See “Iran denies transferring military equipment to Armenia,” AA, September 29, 2020. Second, “Iran denies allowing passage of weapons into Armenia after video emerges on social media,” bne IntelIiNews, September 29, 2020. The video showed “tanks and military personnel carriers apparently heading for, or being transferred over, the Norduz border crossing.”
Not just cooperation, but cooperation against the West and against the U.S. See “Iran Sees ‘Bright Prospect’ for Strategic Cooperation with China: Zarif,” IFP, September 29, 2020.
“Iran-trained ‘terrorist cell’ dismantled in Saudi Arabia,” The Arab Weekly, September 29, 2020. Three of ten detained members received training in Iran by the IRGC in October 2017 on manufacturing explosives.
An opportunity for Iran, if only the Regime will. “US invites Iran to Afghan peace talks,” Anwar Iqbal, Dawn, September 29, 2020.
“Fire bomb hits Iranian court where wrestler was sentenced to death,” Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post, September 29, 2020.
“Top female chess referee who fled Iran reveals her Jewish roots,” Lee Harpin, The JC, September 29, 2020.
“Iranian Media Warns Over Uprising,” Jubin Katiraie, Iran Focus, September 29, 2020. Iranian state-run media on Sunday warned officials of looming protests by people in poverty. It was also a warning to the people not to protest.
“Caucasus crisis puts Iran on high alert,” Kaveh Afrasiabi, Asia Times, September 29, 2020.
“Iran state media: Gunmen kill 3 Revolutionary Guard members,” AP, The Star, September 29, 2020.
