“Khamenei Backed Paper Tries To Secure Presidential Frontrunner’s Win,” Iran International, June 14, 2021.

CNN has this story right.  “Raisi has played a decades-long role in a bloody crackdown on Iranian dissidents.”  See “Iran’s hardline presidential frontrunner could take the country back to a dark past, just as Iranians are itching for change,” CNN, June 14, 2021.

“Resistance in Iran’s holiest city where live music is banned,” The Irish Times, June 14, 2021.

“How dangerous is the new alleged Russia-Iran high resolution satellite?,” Yonah Jeremy Bob, Jerusalem Post, June 14, 2021.

“NATO summit statement: ‘We call on Iran to stop all ballistic missile activities’,” Arab Times, June 14, 2021.

The Los Angeles Times just ran a story about the miracle of Israel’s democracy in the dangerous region of the Middle East, and there is no greater threat than Iran.  And with all the markers of Iran, it is hard to call it glorious.  But hey, FM Zarif makes an appearance.  “FM Zarif:  Israel’s Tyrant Falls as Iran Continues March of Glory,” Kashmir Observer, June 14, 2021.

No details have been announced.  This may be bluster.  “Iran says outline agreed with U.S. to lift energy sanctions,” Arsalan Shahla, Bloomberg, June 14, 2021.

A destroyer Dena and a minesweeper.  “Iran’s navy receives two new warships,” The Economic Times, June 14, 2021.

“Iran’s Misery and the Miserable State of the Iranian Rial,” Steve Hanke, National Review, June 14, 2021.

“Revelation by Ex-Intelligence Minister Sheds Light Iran Election Process,” Iran International, June 14, 2021.

“With So Much Of The Debate Hampered Ahead Of Presidential Vote, Iranians Turn To Clubhouse,” Golnaz Esfandiari, RFE/RL, June 14, 2021.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Guardian Council ran their own poll before announcing the seven finalists so they could make sure their candidate, Raisi, would win.  Yes, polls are rare and unreliable in the Iran, but can be conducted.  “Exclusive:  Poll Finds Raeesi Easily Leading Iran- Vote,” Iran International, June 14, 2021.

“Iran approves first domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine,” Olafimihan Oshin, The Hill, June 14, 2021.

“Iran says it has broad agreement with the US on lifting sanctions,” Arsalan ShahlaBloomberg, Bloomberg, June 14, 2021.

“Trial of activists in Iran delayed by 10 days over access to lawyers,” Paul Peachey, The National, June 14, 2021.