“IRGC commander: Iran poised for conflict, developed advanced missile arsenal,” JPost, 2-19-25.

“Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Caspian, Gulf states through new corridor – analysis,” JPost, 2-19-25.

No evidence.  Consistent with past takings of hostages.  “Iran accuses detained British couple of spying,” AP, 2-19-25.

“Iran has fixed Israeli damage to air defenses, military commander says,” Iran International, 2-19-25.  “”The air defense of Islamic Iran is at the height of readiness, and the minor damage inflicted on it has been completely repaired,” Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces was quoted by state media as saying.”

“’We are not negotiating’ says Iran, as war talk mounts,” Iran International, 2-19-25.

Al Monitor says, “The commander did not provide evidence for the alleged ties to Israel or the United States, nor did he reveal the number of people arrested.”  See “Iran’s IRGC dismantles alleged spy network linked to Israel, US: What to know,” Al Monitor, 2-19-25.

Quote of the Day:  “There is no difference among US presidents,” said by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.  See “Trump is no maverick, Iran’s Supreme Leader tells Qatari Emir,” Iran International, 2-19-25.