“UN nuke watchdog: Iran pressing on with uranium enrichment,” AP, September 7, 2021.

This represents perhaps the largest effort to date against the Shia Crescent Program.  A very important article that must be read between the lines also.  “IDF chief says Israel accelerating Iran strike plans, acting throughout Mideast,” Times of Israel, September 7, 2021.

Apparently in contravention of U.S. sanctions.  “Russia signs deal with Iran in bid to boost aircraft sales,” Clement Charpentreau, Aerotime, September 7, 2021.

“Why Israel’s transfer to US Central Command could help deter Iran,” Bradley Bowman and Behnam Ben Taleblu, op-ed, Defense News, September 7, 2021.

Keep in mind what Iran means by “partners”—drug runners, gun traders, money washing, proliferators, etc.  See “Iran Looks for Partners in Latin America,” Julieta Pelcastre, Dialogo, September 7, 2021.

“Iran says two navy ships returned from unprecedented global voyage,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, September 7, 2021.

“Why Is Iran So Keen on Joining the SCO?,” Fardin Eftekhari, The Diplomat, September 7, 2021.

“Iran’s Foreign Minister in Talks With Former Afghan Leaders,” Yasna Haghdoost, Bloomberg, September 7, 2021.