Not a boy scout.  “Deputy commander of Iran’s Quds Force Mohammad Hejazi dies,” Yaghoub Fazeli, Al Arabiya, April 18, 2021.

Discussed Yemen.  And proof that Iran can act reasonably if it so chooses.  “Saudi and Iran held talks aimed at easing tensions, say sources,” Reuters, April 18, 2021.

Saturday 405 reportedly died, the highest one-day number in months.  “Iran Sees Highest Daily Death Toll in Months as Virus Surges,” Latest LY, April 18, 2021.

“Iran spent $600 mln on Apple phone imports in year to March,” Press TV, April 18, 2021.

“A new and rapidly growing popular rebellion is affecting the Iranian regime. On March 11, a statement signed by 640 eminent Iranians, some living within and some outside Iran, was posted on-line in English and Persian with the hashtag #No2IslamicRepublic. It marked the launch of a new anti-government movement.”  See “How secure is the Iranian regime?,” Neville Teller, op-ed, Jerusalem Post, April 18, 2021.

“New buildings spotted at Iran’s Parchin military site,” The National, April 18, 2021.

Another band of brothers.  “Iran Voices Support for Zimbabwe against US Sanctions,” Tasnim, April, 18, 2021.

“Iran shows off dozens of drones in military parade,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, April 18, 2021.

“Inside the Threat Posed to U.S. by Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq,” Hollie McKay, Inside Sources, April 18, 2021.