Always a good move during negotiations—Intimidation wins friends.  “Iran unveils long-range missile as Vienna nuclear talks resume,” Parisa Hafezi, Reuters, February 9, 2022.  State TV reported that the missile has solid fuel and a range of 900 miles. It is called the Khaibar-buster, a reference to a Jewish castle overrun by Muslim warriors in the early days of Islam.  It can target any U.S. base in the region, and all Israel and Saudi Arabia.

“Iran’s water woes worsen despite warmer Taliban ties,” Shelly Kittleson, Al Monitor, February 9, 2022.

Very suspicious.  “Did Iran name its new missile after anti-Jewish battle? – analysis,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, February 9, 2022.

“Biden administration believes it has until end of month to salvage Iran nuclear deal,” Kylie Atwood, CNN, February 9, 2022.