“Iran, Russia and Turkey signal growing alliance,” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, March 21, 2021.

“Russia, Iran Vie for Syrian Oil ‘Leftovers’,” Asharq Al-Awsat, March 21, 2021.

“Iran Installs New System to Sell Crude in Sea of Oman,” Asharq Al-Awsat, March 21, 2021.

“State TV: Explosion kills 1, wounds 3 in southeastern Iran,” Ridgefield Press, March 21, 2021.

It really does feel like Iran owns Lebanon more and more each passing day.  “Welcome to Iranian Lebanon,” Eyad Abu Shakra, op-ed, Asharq Al-Awsat, March 21, 2021.

Two words for Eleanor Norton:  Café Milano.  “AP sources: Iran threatens US Army post and top general,” James LaPorta, AP, March 21, 2021.

“Making Sense of Iran and al-Qaeda’s Relationship,” Asfandyar Mir and Colin Clarke, Lawfare, March 21, 2021.

Headline disinformation.  The rosy headline doesn’t match the information presented in the story.  “Iran domestic vaccines a feather in the nation’s cap,” Press TV, March 21, 2021.

He speaks on both sides of the issue; a master of triangulation.  “Iran in no rush to see nuclear deal revived, supreme leader says,” Arsalan Shahla and Golnar Motevalli, Bloomberg, March 21, 2021.

Almost fascinating to watch when you consider the article just posted about Armenia’s neighbor to the east and how Iran tries to have good relations with it also.  But these are not arms length tranactions.  “Iran, Armenia Discuss Closer Cooperation on All Fronts,” IFP, March 21, 2021.