Yemen can hold the Bab-el-Mandeb strait hostage, but it is no land bridge to Lebanon.  “Yemen takes Syria’s place in Iran’s security doctrine, says former commander,” Iran International, 1-4-25.

The Regime just won’t stop.  Despite setbacks in Gaza and Bahrain and Lebanon and Syria, the Leader and the government won’t.  “Iran’s plot to assassinate dissident artist in Germany exposed,” Iran International, 1-4-25.

“Iran providing Houthis with more arms after collapse of other armed allies – Telegraph,” Iran International, 1-4-25.

Note that the discussion, at least what official press reports, does not address economic steps.  “Iran’s top officials meet to discuss rial depreciation,” Mehr, 1-4-25.

“Road Accident Fatalities in Iran at Highest Level In 10 Years,” Iran Focus, 1-4-25.  More than 20,000 in 2024.