“Khamenei warns of ‘strong’ response if Iran attacked,” France 24, 3-31-25.
“Iran urged to strike Diego Garcia base ‘immediately’,” Telegraph, 3-31-25.
“Amid Trump letter: US, Iran in talks for potential negotiations,” Israel Hayom, 3-31-25.
“Iranian missiles ‘ready for launch’ Tehran Times reports,” JPost, 3-31-25. See “Exclusive: Iran has readied missiles for potential response amid Trump’s escalating threats,” Tehran Times, 3-31-25.
This has been tracked since it loaded and left China. “Shipload of Rocket Fuel Arrives in Iran,” Maritime Executive, 3-30-25. “The Jairan has been linked to Iran’s procurement of sodium perchlorate, a chemical used in solid rocket fuel” for missiles.
“Iran Has Rejected Direct Negotiations With the U.S. in Response to Trump’s Letter,” Time, 3-30-25.
“Iran ‘threatens to target UK forces in Chagos Islands if Trump launches attack’,” The Standard, 3-30-25.
As the article points out, this is “part of more than a decade of violent plots targeting its critics abroad.” See “How journalist Masih Alinejad survived multiple assassination plots by Iran,” PBS, 3-30-25.
“Iran Unveils Latest Massive Underground Missile Facility,” FDD, 3-29-25.
“Iran isn’t moderating; it’s maneuvering,” DMN, 3-29-25.
“How Iran spies and how women activists stay one step ahead,” JPost, 3-29-25.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Friday that Iran decided to send its response through Oman because it served as a mediator with the U.S. in the past, and the Iranian government trusts the Omanis. He said Iran isn’t interested in direct talks with the U.S. at the moment but is ready to hold indirect negotiations through the Omanis. “Trump threatens Iran with “bad things” unless it accepts nuclear deal,” Axios, 3-28-25.
“Iran Says It Rejects Direct US Talks in Reply to Trump’s Letter,” Bloomberg, MSN, 3-28-25.
“What the Iran War of 2025 Might Look Like,” AEI, 3-28-25.
“US seizes $47m in proceeds from illegal Iranian oil sale,” JNS, 3-27-25.
From the head of the Quds Force no less. And there is a reason, of course, that Tehran can speak for Hamas. “Iran to continue standing by Palestine through military ops,” Mehr, 3-27-25.
“Russia moves to ratify comprehensive treaty with Iran,” Iran International, 3-27-25. In the works for months. But note the absence of military intervention on behalf of the other. Putin and the Leader, still, don’t ultimately trust the other.
“US intelligence says Iran could produce enough uranium for one nuclear bomb in under a week,” GDN, 3-27-25.
Sometimes even the DNI needs a little help in understanding the Regime. I wonder–is this mistake worse than the Signal mistake? “Bad mistake: Tulsi Gabbard just threw Iran a nuclear lifeline,” The Hill, 3-27-25.
“Iran says delivered response through Oman to Trump’s letter on nuke talks,” China Daily, 3-27-25.
“Heidar Safdari and Sohrab Niazi Hanged in Qazvin,” Iran Human Rights, 3-27-25.
“Wave of Faculty Exodus Reaches Iran’s Major Universities,” Iran Focus, 3-26-25.
“Iran-Venezuela pro-Putin alliance worries the EU,” EU News, 3-26-25.
Drops again. Management, corruption, crime, terrorism. Hard to run a proper economy. “Iran’s currency drops to a record low amid geopolitical uncertainty,” Reuters. 3-26-25.
“Home NEWS Iran unveils massive underground missile city amid tensions with the U.S.,” Albawaba, 3-25-25.
Rare and dangerous for the hundreds of protestors, and Iran won’t put up with it. “Palestinians protest in Gaza against Hamas rule,” Israel Hayom, 3-25-25.
“Iran’s currency drops to a record low amid geopolitical uncertainty,” Reuters, 3-25-25.
Readers of this blog will note that I’ve called for this separation for a long time. “Why is an Iranian regime killer teaching at Princeton?,” Ynet, 3-25-25.
“Cyber officials say Iranian, Hezbollah attacks against Israel tripled since Oct. 7,” Times of Israel, 3-25-25.
“Iran strengthens its military in the Persian Gulf,” FDD’s Long War Journal, 3-25-25. “The IRGC “has reinforced its military presence in the Persian Gulf, deploying advanced missile systems on the islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa on March 22.”
Long overdue. “U.S. sanctions three Iranian officials allegedly involved in death of FBI agent Robert Levinson,” Reuters, 3-25-25.
“Israeli charged with accepting $41,000 bribe from Iran,” i24NEWS, 3-24-25.
“Iran Warns Against Attack as US Warships Move Closer,” Newsweek, 3-24-25.
“Sanctions on Chinese refinery are Trump’s first real move against Iran – WSJ,” Iran International, 3-24-25. “Teapot refineries purchase “Iranian oil shipped by illicit methods to China in violation of US sanctions … buy 90% of these exports and provide a lifeline for Tehran, which is financially strapped.”
“Iran Oil Tankers Evading Sanctions with False Iraqi Paperwork,” Oilprice.com, 3-24-25.
“2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad,” MSN, 3-24-25.
Sand people from Star Wars, supplied by Iran, that no one should believe. “Houthis falsely claim to successfully hit Ben Gurion, US aircraft carrier,” i24, 3-23-25.
“Iran’s top diplomat says US must change its approach for any talks,” Reuters, 3-23-25. See also “Top Trump official Waltz: Iran must fully dismantle nuke program, not only curb enrichment,” Times of Israel, 3-23-25.
Ah, so the Leader does want to talk. “Trump envoy says Iran reached out through back channels,” Iran International, 3-22-25.
