“Iran Lifts Nuclear Research Group’s Budget by 256 Percent After Scientist Killing,” David Brennan, Newsweek, December 15, 2020.

“Israel’s historic missile test: A message to Iran, Hezbollah, allies,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, December 15, 2020.  Israel is the only country in the world that has developed an effective missile defense system, and it is for low, mid, and high altitudes.  The recurring threat from Iran is the main reason during the past decade that Israel has developed its three systems.  Iran does not have to threaten Israel with extermination–that is not what normal countries do.

“How Iran Has Brought Israel and Arab States Together,” Marc Champion, Bloomberg, December 15, 2020.

“U.S. designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing,” Reuters, December 15, 2020.

Good article on the supposed difference between hardliners and moderates.  “The myth of the agenda struggle in Iran’s regime,” Salem al-Ketbi, Israel Hayom, December 15, 2020.

223 died Monday.  “Iran reports over 7,700 new virus cases, 223 deaths,” Muhammet Kursun, AA, December 15, 2020.

“Iran hopes to unveil homemade coronavirus vaccine in March,” Al Monitor, December 15, 2020.

“Iran flexes muscles ahead of Biden’s inauguration,” The Arab Weekly, December 15, 2020.

This was almost a year ago!  Iran still refuses to cooperate with other countries for the airplane it shot down.  “Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws: Canada report,” David Ljunggren, Reuters, December 15, 2020.

“Iranian Oil Exports Rise as Tehran Circumvents Sanctions, Finds New Buyers,” Benoit Faucon, Wall Street Journal, December 15, 2020.