“Gulf states fend off call from Iran to arm Palestinians at Riyadh summit,” Guardian, 11-12-23.  It is a good sign that Gulf states refused Iran’s attempt to have the group arm Palestinians and sever all diplomatic ties with Israel at the Riyadh summit.  “Tehran, however, insisted on Sunday that its influence remained through its allied “resistance factions” operating in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. In a further sign that it has no intention of jettisoning a military path, militants near the Israeli border with Lebanon fired anti-tank missiles towards Israel, hitting a number of civilians, according to the Israeli military.”  In other words, Iran will keep right on fighting.

Until the Pentagon hits Iran hard, this tit for tat exchange only emboldens Iran; it certainly does not deter them.  “U.S. Carries Out Another Round of Airstrikes on Targets Tied to Iran,” NYT, 11-12-23.

“Iran: Fears for jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi,” DW, 11-12-23.

“Islamic Republic of Iran responsible for ‘spreading terror throughout the world’,” Sky News, 11-12-23.

“Malaysia, Iran prepared to enhance bilateral ties, explore new cooperation — Anwar,” The Edge, 11-12-23.

“Hezbollah claims responsibility for attack at Israel-Lebanon border,” Al Jazeera, 11-12-23.