This story is surprising, because that is not what Iran usually does when it transfers weapons.  It is also a surprising story, and I’d want confirmation, because the stories of the short-range ballistics to Russia (they were being surveilled) didn’t say the launchers were not included.  “Iran withheld launchers from ballistic missiles supplied to Russia — report,” Reuters, 9-21-24

How can anyone have this as the favorite week of the year (and their fav holiday as Quds Day, the only holiday in the world where one country focuses on the destruction of another).  “Iran’s Armed Forces stage military parade to commemorate Sacred Defense Week,” IRNA, 9-21-24.

“790,000 Iranian Students Absent as New Academic Year Begins,” Iran News Update, 9-21-24.

What is the Farsi word for pager?  “President Pezeshkian: No foreign power dares to invade Iran thanks to deterrent power,” IFP, 9-21-24.

Notice the name of the new missile, the Jihad—not the inner, personal struggle of a Shia muslim, but the other definition of the word.  “Iran unveils new drone, missile amid rising tensions,” AFP, France 24, 9-21-24.

Macy’s shopping spree.  “Iran’s president heads to the UN in NY with a delegation of 40, including family,” Iran International, 9-21-24.