Another political prisoner eliminated.  “Outrage over ‘killing’ of Iranian Dervish prisoner of conscience,” Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post, February 17, 2021.

“Husband of Iran’s ski coach bars her from leaving country,” New Haven Register, February 17, 2021.

Whipsaw.  Iran on Feb. 15 said it would expel.  Now it says the opposite.  “Iran says it will not expel IAEA nuclear inspectors,” Syed Zafar Mehdi, AA, February 17, 2021.

“Iran: Suicidal inmate subjected to 60 lashes and at risk of amputation,” Amnesty International, February 17, 2021.

“To save Iraq from economic collapse and fight ISIS, contain Iran’s proxies,” Ranj Alaaldin, Brookings, February 17, 2021.

And similar to the entry above, “Shadow Network of Militias Backs Iran,” Amira El-Fekki and Sune Engel Rasmussen, Wall Street Journal, February 16, 2021.

“Iran’s Soleimani set up centers to monitor Jews for Zionism – report,” Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post, February 17, 2021.

“IAEA chief to visit Tehran before Iran reduces cooperation -Iran envoy,” Reuters, Jerusalem Post, February 17, 2021.

“Iran plans extra advanced machines at underground enrichment plant: IAEA,” Reuters Staff, February 17, 2021.