“Iran’s Khamenei appears on video amid rising US Tensions,” Roya News, 1-31-26.  Iranian news “broadcast images and video of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Saturday, marking his first public appearance in several weeks. The visit to the mausoleum of his predecessor, Ayatollah Khomeini, coincided with the 47th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution.”  A proof of life video!  In contrast with the proof of life videos shot by Hamas of Israeli hostages inside tunnels in Gaza.  Also attending were President Pezeshkian and Hasan Khomeni, grandson of late leader (the first leader) Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.  See “Khamenei makes first public appearance in weeks as Iran makes new threats against US, Israel,” Times of Israel, 1-31-26.

MBS is 40 years old.  AK is 86.  That’s one of analyzing this report.  “Report: Saudi defense minister tells US not striking Iran would ’embolden’ regime,” Times of Israel, 1-31-26.

This is not military action by the U.S. or Israel based on picture, fire chief reports, who was killed and injured.  Just a gas leak.  “Blast rips through building in Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media says,” CNN, 1-31-26.

“History of Iran Part 2 – American Minute with Bill Federer,” 1-31-26.

“US, Iran signal talks to avert military conflict amid tensions in the Gulf,” Al Jazeera, 1-31-26.  This whole episode may turn out to be peace through strength, we’ll see.  But I did see this quote.  “Any unsafe and unprofessional behavior near US forces, regional partners or commercial vessels increases risks of collision, escalation, and destabilization,” CENTCOM said in a statement.”