“US asks Panama to strip flags from Iranian ships sanctioned by Washington,” Reuters, 3-13-24.  “In January 2023, Panama’s maritime authority said it had withdrawn its flag from 136 ships linked to Iran’s state oil company in the last four years. More than 8,000 vessels sailing with its flag.” The surprising thing about this story is that the U.S. had to ask Panama, again (?), here in 2024. This should have been a standing request.

“Iran Extends Hijab Enforcement To Airports,” Iran International, 3-13-24.

“Iran’s Supreme Leader Returns To Instagram Despite Platform Ban,” Iran International, 3-13-24.  The Regime blocks internally Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and others.

“US held indirect talks with Iranian officials in Oman earlier this year amid tensions in Middle East,” CNN, 3-13-24.

Good move, but they had no choice, the people were going to celebrate Nowruz regardless of government action or threats.  “Iran Eases Ramadan Restrictions, As It Coincides With Persian New Year,” Iran International, 3-13-24.

“Dancing and Jumping Over Fire, Iranians Use Holiday to Defy Rules,” NYT, 3-13-24.

“Iran Is Connected to Failed Hezbollah Attacks in Latin America,” Algemeiner, 3-13-24.

Niger for uranium, and here is Quds in Nigeria.  “Iran’s Strategic Gambit in Nigeria: The Quds Force’s Proliferating Influence,” Algemeiner, 3-13-24.

“Iran warns about consequences of Israel’s killing of Palestinians,” Xinhua, 3-13-24.

“Iran Eases Ramadan Restrictions, As It Coincides With Persian New Year,” Iran International, 3-13-24.