Observe the continuing revolutionary zeal of Iran, and its refusal to be a normal country, taking care of its people, and trading and being at peace with its neighbors.  “Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Defies US and Israel,” Bloomberg, 8-19-25.

“Tehran infighting escalates over moderates’ push for change of course,” Iran International, 8-19-25.

“Iran Military Warns of ‘Crushing Response’ to Israeli Threats,” Iran Wire, 8-19-25.

Who is Caucasian?  (a new question for this blog!).  “Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says in Yerevan that ‘governance in the Caucasus region must remain Caucasian.’  See “Armenia reassures visiting Iran leader it will control Azerbaijan corridor,” Al Jazeera, 8-19-25.

“Will China help Iran build a new air force?,” The New Arab, 8-19-25.