Bandar Abbas is Iran’s main naval port—that is why China wants to be there.  “New Chinese Consulate Looks To Expand Foothold In Iran’s South,” Maryam Sinaee, Iran International, January 1, 2022.

He didn’t talk about the large number of fatalities in Iran.  “Enemies of Iran Succumbing to Coronavirus: IRGC Chief,” Tasnim, January 1, 2022.

“New Sinkhole Appears In Tehran As Sign Of Wider Crisis,” Iran International, January 1, 2022.