If you read one thing that explains how the Regime operates and why you can’t ultimately trust this government, here is the story that I’ve spoken of over time.  The short version is that Iran says the Ayatollah has made a fatwa on this topic, but they never produce the fatwa.  “The nuclear fatwa that wasn’t—how Iran sold the world a false narrative,” Iran Source, Atlantic Council, 5-9-24.

“Iran has launched a new crackdown on women defying its strict dress code,” NBC, 5-9-24.

“As Iran Scares the Middle East, At Home Its Regime Rots,” Economist, 5-9-24.

“FBI warns of efforts by China, Russia, Iran to influence election,” The Hill, 5-9-24.

“Iran says it will change nuclear doctrine and build bombs if existence threatened,” Times of Israel, 5-9-24.  “Top Khamenei adviser Kamal Kharrazi says country will have ‘no choice’ in those circumstances, warns deterrence policy will change if Israel strikes nuclear facilities.”

“US Treasury official: Ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian oil in Malaysian waters pose safety risk [UPDATED],” Straits Times, 5-9-24.

“Restore Iran’s marshes to prevent dust storms,” Science, 5-9-24.