Why does the world put up with these repeated threats?  Iran says it can close Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Suez Canal.  “Iran: We can threaten Suez, Hormuz, the strategic waterways of region,” Jerusalem Post, 1-18-23.

“Iran protests: 15 minutes to defend yourself against the death penalty,” BBC, 1-18-23.

“Drone wars and the rise of Iran’s military-industrial complex,” Middle East Eye, 1-18-23.

“Iran has an obligation to give up its nuclear program, Saudi minister says,” CNBC, 1-18-23.

Don’t believe it until you see it.  Iran can hardly fly what it has.  Most likely, so many IRGC announcements, just bluster.  “Iran To Get Russian Su-35S Fighter Jets In Three Months,” The Aviationist, 1-16-23.

And can they really back it up with gold?  This entry is like the former, don’t believe it until you see it.  Both economies are too fragile to deal in unstable currency schemes.  “Iran and Russia to issue a new stablecoin,” Financial Express, 1-16-23.

“Iran’s FM in Damascus: Why it matters – analysis,” Jerusalem Post, 1-16-23.