“Iran sours on Russia after Moscow produces drones in massive new complex, report,” Ynet, 8-9-25.  Criss-cross double-cross seems to be the theme of the day.

“Iran vows to block Trump-brokered Caucasus corridor ‘with or without Russia’,” Iran International, 8-9-25.  See also “Iran and Russia stand to lose from US deal with Azerbaijan and Armenia,” Guardian, 8-9-25.

“Rift emerges between allies Russia and Iran over $1.75B weapons deal, Putin’s lack of support for Tehran,” NYPost, 8-9-25.  Intelligence officials think probably in Aug. 2025 that 90% of Shahed production is performed now inside Russia instead of Iran producing them at 200K, and that Russia can make them for 70K.  I would imagine that Ukraine will target the Russia drone factory in Alabuga shortly.

“Iran International’s Journalists Subjected To Transnational Repression Globally,” Forbes, 8-9-25.  “Over the past six weeks, Iranian authorities have intimidated and threatened 45 journalists and 315 of their family members. Iranian authorities are said to have threatened to kill these journalists and their relatives unless they stop working for Iran International by specific deadlines, which have all now passed.”  I believe these threats come from the top of the Regime.

“Oct. 7 was culmination of Tehran’s strategic plan, Khamenei website says,” Iran International, 8-9-25.  Uh oh, more evidence of Iran’s influence in what happened.