Henry Kissinger is the inspiration for this blog on Iran, so it is only appropriate to cover his passing.  “Henry Kissinger, a statesman who indelibly shaped US foreign policy, dies at 100,” USA Today, 11-29-23.  Beyond his addressing the the threat of the Soviet Union, relations with China, and how to address the Middle East, Kissinger recognized that Iran post-1979 did not act as a normal country and challenged Iran to join the international community.  See also “Kissinger, Diplomat Who Defined US Foreign Policy, Dies at 100,” Bloomberg, 11-29-23.

Unless the U.S. shoots down Iranian drones, they will continue.  “CENTCOM: Iranian Drone Made Unsafe Pass by USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS Carney Downs Houthi Missile,” USNI, 11-29-23.