“[I]n an apparent attempt to appease critics of the government ….”  “Iran Frees Prominent Human Rights Lawyer From Jail,” AFP, 4-11-23.

Thank you Brazil.  “Iran, Brazil ready to launch direct shipping route: Official,” The Cradle, 4-11-23.

Closer and closer ties.  “Exclusive: Russia starts fuel supplies to Iran by rail -sources,” Reuters, 4-11-23.

Keep in mind that much of the blame for the current military tension in Israel is because Iran is considering if its allies will fire rockets from Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.  Hezbollah, PIJ, Hamas.  “The lessons after ten days of Iran-Israel conflict – analysis,” Jerusalem Post, 4-11-23.

Related to the prior article.  “Israeli fears grow of united Hezbollah-Hamas-Iran front,” Al Monitor, 4-11-23.