“Could Zarif tilt Iran’s election toward longshot reformist Pezeshkian?,” Al Monitor, 6-21-24.

“Casey, Rubio to Panama: Stop Iran’s Illegal Oil Transport on Panamanian-flagged Ships,” Bob Casey for Senate Press Release, 6-21-24.  Great bipartisan work—”At Casey and Rubio’s urging, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) made progress by opening investigations earlier this year into all ships suspected of transporting Iranian oil and has since removed at least 32 vessels from its registry.”

“UN reports 43% increase in executions in Iran over the past year,” Khaama Press, 6-21-24.

Look at the number of attacks and their length.  “Aggression by the Iran-backed Houthis continues unabated – analysis,” JPost, 6-21-24.

“Iran and Taliban discuss “joint action” against Israel,” FDD’s Long War Journal, 6-21-24.

Make sure you note the irony of this set of stories.  Iran says its military is not a terror organization.  Canada (finally) says it is.  Iran responds by threatening Canada.  Hmmm.  “Iran Warns Canada Of Consequences For Blacklisting IRGC,” Tasnim, 6-21-24.  Here’s from yesterday, “Iran’s Foreign Ministry Condemns Canada’s Designation of IRGC,” Iran International 6-20-24.