A welcome article, this is what normal countries do.  The Majlis announced allocation of $950M from its budget for badly needed road projects.  “Iran allocates funds to boost road construction,” Argus Media, November 20, 2020.

“Venezuelan bishop warns of Iran’s rising influence in the country,” Inés San Martín, Crux Now, November 20, 2020.

“Why Was Iran Hiding Al Qaeda’s No. 2 in Tehran?,” James Phillips, National Interest, November 20, 2020.

“COVID-19 kills 479 more people in Iran: Official,” Kazinform, November 20, 2020.

“Iran reportedly seizes Panama-flagged tanker over fuel smuggling,” Tradewinds, November 20, 2020.

“Iran’s Economy Suffers from State-Backed Mafia, Not Sanctions,” Esmaeil Mohades, Iran Focus, November 20, 2020.

Dehghan is possible presidential candidate.  “US attack risks ‘full-fledged war,’ says adviser to Iran’s leader,” Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, AP, November 20, 2020.

“Astan-e Quds Razavi, A Pillar of Khamenei’s Economic Empire in Iran,” Iran News Update, November 20, 2020.