And against Saudi Arabia, Yemen, ….  “With Iranian support, drones are becoming a larger threat to Israel –analysis,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, May 18, 2021.

“Iran Rules Out ‘Initial Deal’ In Vienna JCPOA Talks,” Eurasia Review, May 18, 2021.

The NYT reports how the Biden Administration is allowing Iran to sell more and more oil even during the JCPOA negotiations.  Bad omen.  “Iran’s Oil Exports Rise as U.S. Looks to Rejoin Nuclear Accord,” Lara Jakes, New York Times, May 18, 2021.

“Russia Envoy Dials Back Talk of Major Breakthrough on Iran Deal,” Golnar Motevalli, Bloomberg, May 18, 2021.

Between Basra and Shalamjah.  “Iraq and Iran close in on deal to build cross-border railway,” Mina Aldroubi, The National, May 18, 2021.

“Bahrain to Prosecute 13 Iranian Financial Institutions on Money Laundering Charges,” Hudhaifa Ebrahim, Media Line, May 18, 2021.

“For Iran’s Lawyers, Defending Dissidents Is Getting Dangerous,” Jasmin Ramsey, World Politics Review, Center for Human Rights in Iran, May 18, 2021.

“Who Are The Early Contenders For Iran’s Looming Presidential Vote?,” Golnaz Esfandiari, RFE/RL, May 18, 2021.

“Iran arrests 16 Ahwazi Arabs including elderly mother of slain protester,” Iran HRM, May 18, 2021.

“The Closed Circle Of The Power Struggle In Iran Over The Presidency,” Cyrus Yaqubi, op-ed, Eurasia Review, May 18, 2021.