“Iran says U.S.-brokered Sudan-Israel deal secured by ‘ransom’,” Reuters, October 24, 2020.

What is not said in the op-ed but is beginning to become evident is that a Biden presidency will mean that the U.S. is not encouraging more Middle East or Arab or Islamic countries to recognize Israel.  What has been accomplished for the region by the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan decisions will be diminished if the U.S. pivots toward relinquishing sanctions on Iran and open negotiations with them.  The U.S., at this point, has to pick between Sunnis and the Shias, between the western side of the Gulf and the Supreme Leader of Iran.  This has great implications for whether Iran will change to become more like a normal country or retain its revolutionary status without as much motivation to change.  See “Iran, China and North Korea have the most to gain from a Biden presidency,” Jed Babbin, op-ed, Washington Times, October 24, 2020.

“Murder Of Iranian Dissident In Toronto Raises Questions About Iran’s Footprint In Canada,” Radio Farda, October 24, 2020.

So, this story follows the Canada murder story.  The Regime’s threatening words about showing cartoons, and the attack that occurred in the street in front of the school—the teacher was beheaded—is alarming.  “Iran Condemns Continued Insults in France to Prophet Muhammad,” Iran Front Page Editorial Staff, October 24, 2020.

It is never a good thing when a hostage is moved to an unknown location.  “Hopes for Kylie Moore-Gilbert after detained academic moved out of Iran’s Qarchak prison,” Ben Doherty and Helen Davidson, Guardian, October 24, 2020.

“Six Inmates Commit Suicide in NW Iran Prison,” Iran News Update, October 24, 2020.

“Iran and North Korea Remain on FATF Blacklist,” Doris Mkwaya, Communal News, October 24, 2020.

“U.S. Sanctions Iraj Masjedi “Iran’s Secret Governor of Iraq,” Mohammad Sadat Khansari, NCRI, October 24, 2020.

“Iran militias reinforce Assad forces in Idlib,” Middle East Monitor, October 24, 2020.