The Iranians placed three busts of Solemani at the field level.  “Saudi soccer team refuses to play in Iran over busts of slain general, in potential diplomatic row,” AP, 10-2-23.  Due to the widespread death and mayhem in various countries of the Quds Force leader over multiple years, it is no surprise that Al-Ittihad’s players refused to take to the field after a request to remove the bust was rejected by Sepahan officials.  But, at this point, I don’t think this will affect Iran-SA relations.

“Iran to trade Hezbollah arms to Moscow, Arab tribes in Syria – report,”  Jerusalem Post, 10-2-23.

“Iran, Syria, Venezuela to construct oil refinery in Homs,” MEMO, 10-2-23.

“The tragedy of modern Iran,” Ellsworth American, 10-2-23.

“Politician Says Iran Losing Key Gateway As Azerbaijan Takes Karabakh,” Iran International, 10-2-23.