It is not wise to declare something didn’t happen when you can’t control the video taken, evidence seized (including weapons with Iranian markings), the crew’s statements, and the existence of a third state at the seizure.  “Tehran Denies Seizure Of Iranian Weapons Shipment To Yemeni Rebels,” RFE/RL, July 9, 2020.

“”It takes a special kind of intellectual dishonesty to issue a report condemning the United States for acting in self-defense while whitewashing General Soleimani’s notorious past as one of the world’s deadliest terrorists,” State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said.”  This quote from the article below is a story related to what I recently posted about the UN’s special investigator not fully understanding international relations and international law, and not taking into account Iran’s terrorist actions.  See “US: UN Report Critical Of Drone Strike ‘Whitewashing’ Iran’s Soleimani,” AFP, July 9, 2020.

Let’s hope this sticks.  “Lebanon not planning to negotiate with Iran on fuel imports: minister,” Reuters, July 9, 2020.

“Iran Hits Record One-Day Virus Death Toll of 221,” Bourse & Bazaar, July 9, 2020.

“Despite previous promises to pay compensation for downing Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 in January, Iran now refuses to even discuss the matter ….”  See “Foreign Ministry: Iran avoids discussing compensation for downed Ukrainian airliner,” Ekaterina Shengeliya, Kyiv Post, July 9, 2020.

“Iran’s Oil Storage Ready To Burst,” Julianne Geiger, OilPrice.com, July 9, 2020.

The State Department has released its annual Country Reports on Terrorism late in June, here’s an article about it.  No surprises.  “Iran Again Ranks as Top International Terrorism Supporter,” Eric Rozenman, Jewish Policy Center, July 9, 2020.