And the drive for radical Shia revolution beyond its borders, part of its constitution.  “Why Iran Is the Common Link in Conflicts From Gaza to Pakistan,” NYT, 1-18-24.

This Iran proxy is back on the list.  Should never have been removed.  “U.S. lists Houthis as terrorists, rebels hit another US-operated ship,” Reuters, 1-18-24.

“Why are Iran and Pakistan striking each other’s territory – and what does it have to do with the Middle East?,” CNN, 1-18-24.

“Does Khamenei Want Iran to Be Bombed?,” Middle East, 1-18-24.

Target practice is rare, and costly.  “The Islamic Republic is now attacking random areas in Syria to show off its missile capabilities while using the cover of “striking terrorists” as a way to test the missiles’ precision. … There is no evidence that Iran struck ISIS. It appears that it attacked an area of Syria controlled by Turkish-backed extremist groups to show off the missile’s capability.”  See “Iran attacked Syria with long-range missile in message to Israel – analysis,” Jerusalem Post, 1-18-24.