“The Iran-China Axis Is A Fast Growing Force In Oil Markets,” David Messler, OilPrice.com, March 23, 2021.  This is an important story, and easy to read.  The two authoritarian governments have teamed up for their own interests and against the West.  “The partnership … would vastly expand Chinese presence in banking, telecommunications, ports, railways, and dozens of other projects. In exchange, China would receive a regular … heavily discounted — supply of Iranian oil over the next 25 years.”

“Mysterious Ship In Iranian Shipyard Is Likely IRGC’s New Flagship,” H.I. Sutton, Naval News, March 23, 2021.

“More than $10 billion belonging to Iran is frozen in banks in Seoul and Baghdad. Ever since Biden took office there have been negotiations between the sides on the release of the funds. So far, the US has prevented it.” See “The war over the frozen funds of Iran,” Ami Rojkes Dombe, Israel Defense, March 23, 2021.

“Report: Iran Hiding Important Components of Its Nuclear Program From UN Inspectors,” Algemeiner, March 23, 2021.

“Young Iranians pose a threat to the regime, warns Revolutionary Guard Corps,” Michael Segall, JNS, March 23, 2021.