But no names and no parading in front of the cameras. Is it true? “Iran has arrested some suspects in killing of top nuclear scientist arrested Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, says official,” Reuters, South China Morning Post, December 9, 2020.
In a similar vein, intelligence agencies continue to try to assess the Leader’s health after the report a few days ago that he passed authority to one of his sons. Another assessment they are trying to make is who (if anyone—this story could be fake considering the media source) has been arrested for the killing of the lead nuclear scientist. See “Iran says arrests “some” involved in assassination of nuke scientist,” Xinhua, December 9, 2020.
“Iran: UN calls for accountability on 1988 prison massacres marks turning point in three-decade struggle,” Amnesty International, December 9, 2020.
“Satellite imagery points to Iran moving Natanz underground – NYT,” Jerusalem Post, December 9, 2020.
“Iran Is Already Stalking Israelis Visiting the UAE. Mossad Is Bracing for the Worst,” Yossi Melman, Haaertz, December 9, 2020.
Iran supports the Houthis and the Badr Organization. See “Trump determined to designate pro-Iran groups as terrorist,” Maria Maalouf, Arab News, December 9, 2020.
