“Iran says defense capabilities non-negotiable,” Xinhua, 1-21-25.

“New Russia-Iran Treaty Reveals the Limits of Their Partnership,” Carnegie, 1-21-25.  “The first major treaty between Iran and Russia since 2001 does not include a military alliance or impose any obligations on either party.”

“Iran and Pakistan Consider Strategic Collaboration in Military Equipment Production,” Army Recognition, 1-21-25.  “However, this collaboration raises sensitive questions, particularly concerning nuclear issues. While focused on conventional equipment, the partnership could be perceived as a strategic threat by international powers such as the United States and Israel, who closely monitor Iran’s nuclear activities.”

“Yemen’s Houthis make play to become Iran’s main Middle East proxy – analysis,” JPost, 1-21-25.

Mirage.  “A New Chapter in Iran’s Internet Policy: Hope or Mirage?,” Modern Diplomacy, 1-21-25.

In an op-ed by a Xavier Villar, he lays out the Regime’s thoughts.  I also post pieces from mouthpieces.  “Why Washington can’t let go of its Iran obsession (and why it should),” Tehran Times, 1-21-25.

“Tehran says it’s ready to sit for talks on removal of sanctions,” Iran International, 1-21-25.  Actions speak louder than words, as this blog continually records.

“Iranian International Affairs Expert Mostafa Khoshcheshm Refutes President Pezeshkian’s Claim That Iran Never Plotted To Kill Trump: We Put A Price On His Head, I Remember Several Officials Talking About Killing Him,” MEMRI, 1-21-25.

“Trump will seek snapback of UN sanctions on Iran, Rubio says,” Iran International, 1-21-25.