Narco-terror groups ELN and FARC are teaming up with Iran in South America.  “Southern Command eyes Venezuela’s illicit connections and Iranian patronage,” Abraham Mahshie, Washington Examiner, August 16, 2020.

“Iranian supermarket chain launches in Venezuelan capital,” Lucia Newman, Al Jazeera, August 16, 2020.

“FM Zarif Pledges Iran’s Unflagging Support for Palestine,” August, 16, 2020, Tasnim, August 16, 2020.

“UAE Rejects Iranian Threats After Historic Israel Deal,” EurAsian Times, August 16, 2020.  As does the GCC.  “Gulf Cooperation Council secretary general condemns Iran’s ‘threats’ to UAE,” Reuters, August 16, 2020.

No evidence.  “Beirut blast ‘100 percent Israeli job’: advisor to Iran’s Leader,” Tehran Times, August 16, 2020.

Saturday 147 died, reported on Sunday.  “Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Fatalities Down to 147,” IFP, August 16, 2020.

I’ve heard several caves have also been discovered in north Tehran.  “Caves in northern Iran show evidence of Neanderthals,” Tehran Times, August 16, 2020.

“Iran’s Parliament Deeply Rooted in Corruption,” Jubin Katiraie, Iran Focus, August 16, 2020.

The political prisoners said in their letter, “We started to strike today to protest the violations of the political prisoners’ rights and the authorities’ insistency on imprisoning justice-seeking people in these deplorable health conditions and in this remote prison, which lacks the necessary standards for human care. The main point is that none of us are criminals and our right to protest. Criminals are those who cause inflation and a catastrophic economic situation.” See “72 Detained Iran Protesters Go on Hunger Strike Over Coronavirus Fears,” Iran HRM, August 16, 2020.

The UN arms embargo on Iran will expire in October, unless the world or the U.S. takes action.  “Iran says to export arms once UN embargo lifted,” Syed Zafar Mehdi, AA, August 16, 2020.