Every drone attack and ballistic missile attack against Saudi Arabia is cleared and/or ordered by Iran.  “Houthis, Iran condemned over new drone attacks on KSA,” Mohammed Al-Kinani, Arab News, October 26, 2020.

They’ve given them to Hezbollah and to the Houthis.  The U.S. has now responded that the transfer of long-range missiles from Iran to Venezuela ‘will not be tolerated or permitted,’ says Elliott Abrams.  See “US says will eliminate Iran missiles sent to Venezuela,” Beyza Binnur Donmez, AA, October 26, 2020.

“Murderered businessman was arms dealer for Iran,” Philip Willan, The Times, October 26 2020.

“Israel-Sudan Treaty Deals Blow to Iran, Terrorism,” Yoav Limor, JNS, October 26, 2020.

“Iran Private Ports Gain Ground,” Financial Tribune, October 26, 2020.

Saviz “is anchored off the Yemen coast at the southern end of the Red Sea, near to where Bab el-Mandeb Strait forms a natural choke point. Automated Information System transmissions and analysis of commercial satellite images show the ship has barely moved in the past three years. From its position, the ship can provide constant surveillance of maritime traffic….”  See “Iranian Spy Ship Commands Strategic Position on Vital Oil Route,” H.I. Sutton, USNI News, October 26, 2020.

“Iran Introduces Package to Support Coronavirus-Hit Tourism Industry,” IFP,  October 26, 2020.

Iran wants Hezbollah to benefit from some of the oil discovered offshore.  “Israel, Lebanon to Start Maritime Border Talks,” Dale Gavlak, VOA, October 26, 2020.