“Russia-Iran cooperation poses challenges for US cyber strategy, global norms,” John Hardie and Annie Fixler, C4ISR, February 10, 2021.
There is no other original or confirmation reporting on this story. “Iranian nuclear scientist killed by one-ton automated gun in Israeli hit: Jewish Chronicle,” Stephen Farrell, Reuters, February 10, 2021. “The Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated near Tehran in November was killed by a one-ton gun smuggled into Iran in pieces by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, according to a report by The Jewish Chronicle on Wednesday. Citing intelligence sources, the British weekly said a team of more than 20 agents, including Israeli and Iranian nationals, carried out the ambush on scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh after eight months of surveillance. Reuters was not immediately able to confirm the report, which was published on the website of the London-based newspaper. … Giving no further details of its sourcing, the world’s oldest Jewish newspaper said the Mossad mounted the automated gun on a Nissan pickup and that “the bespoke weapon, operated remotely by agents on the ground as they observed the target, was so heavy because it included a bomb that destroyed the evidence after the killing.” It said the attack was carried out “by Israel alone, without American involvement” but that U.S. officials were given some form of notice beforehand.”
“Socially-distanced Iran parades on wheels, not feet, to recall 1979 revolution,” Parisa Hafezi, Reuters, February 10, 2021. “State television showed live footage of cars, motorcycles and bicycles moving through the streets of dozens of cities and towns where normally tens of thousands of people march at the annual event. Despite the switch to wheel-bound forms of parade, the ceremony’s sentiments remained unchanged. Participants waved Iranian flags and signs that read “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” – trademark slogans of the Islamic revolution that toppled the U.S.-backed Shah.”
“Iran’s Static Kitten Cyberespionage Group Actively Attacking Kuwait, UAE,” Anomali, February 10, 2021.
“Iran’s IRGC receives 340 new boats, some with drones,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, February 10, 2021.
“Russia, Iranian health ministries sign cooperation plan for 2021-2022,” TASS, February 10, 2021.
“Iran produces uranium metal in violation of nuke deal — WSJ,” Times of Israel, February 10, 2021.
How does Iran try to hide some of their oil sales? Here is a detailed description of complex efforts. “Front companies, forged documents and vessel spoofing: US takes aim at Iranian oil,” John Basquill, Global Trade Review, February 10, 2021.
When the view is adopted that the Supreme Leader speaks for Allah, … Thus, “the IRGC’s links with its proxies are rooted in a radicalized shared worldview, with these groups fully adopting Tehran’s ideology of Wilayat Al-Faqih, which grants Iran’s supreme leader absolute authority over Shiite Muslims. This fervent ideological and religious affiliation means that Tehran can expect undying dedication to its deadly causes from groups aligned with the IRGC.” See “A new study on the Middle East takes the wraps off Iran’s militia doctrine,” Charlie Peters, Arab News, February 10, 2021.
“U.S. sells illicit Iranian fuel, another seized cargo on the way,” Timothy Gardner and Jonathan Saul, Reuters, February 10, 2021.
“IAEA: Iran has started producing uranium metal,” David Rising, AP, February 10, 2021.