“China to hold Beijing meeting between China, Russia, Iran on Iranian nuclear issue,” Xinhua, 3-12-25.  See also, “China to host Russia-Iran nuclear talks in Beijing this week,” Reuters, 3-12-25.  This follows the UNSC meeting about Iran’s expanded stock of highly enriched uranium.

“Iran calls Trump’s offer to negotiate a new nuclear deal “a deception”,” Axios, 3-12-25.

“Iranians no longer support the Palestinian cause, and many even cheer for Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump.”  See “The Iranian Dissident Asking Simple Questions,” Atlantic, 3-12-25.

“Iranian Authorities Are Killing Prisoners by Denying Lifesaving Medical Care,” Center for Human Rights in Iran, 3-12-25.

Iran and Hezbollah are not happy.  “New talks with Lebanon aimed at normalizing ties, senior Israeli official says,” Times of Israel, 3-12-25.  “Israel and Lebanon do not recognize one other, but did sign a short-lived peace agreement in 1983.  …  Jerusalem and Beirut negotiated a maritime boundary in 2022 — an agreement brokered by the US — but the two countries have yet to adopt an official land border.”

“Treasury Sanctions Swedish Gang and Leader Serving Iranian Regime,” U.S. Department of Treasury, 3-12-25.

Great example of mismanagement.  But also nuclear desire.  With all the oil and gas to solve his country’s economic needs, the Supreme Leader won’t give us his nuclear program and lead as a normal leader.  “Iran’s Khamenei says nuclear talks with US won’t lift sanctions,” Al Jazeera, 3-12-25.  Another similar-themed headline, “Without seeing Trump’s letter, Iran’s Khamenei firmly rejects talks with US,” Al Arabiya, 3-12-25.

“Bumbling hitman botched murder of Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad in NY: ‘I was trying to get the easy way to kill her’,” NYPost, 3-12-25.  Note he was outside her home with an AK-47.