Will Iran allow hostage release?  Only with high costs.  That is their track record.  Oh, and with holding the hostages for a very long time.  “U.S. close to deal with Israel and Hamas to pause conflict, free some hostages,” Washington Post, 11-18-23.

Qatar-based Al Jazeera is reporting that Iran’s government has organized protests in support of Hamas and Gaza.  I believe this may be the first such organization by a government regarding the Hamas war.  “Thousands rally across Iran to protest Gaza deaths, slam Israel and US,” Al Jazeera, 11-18-23.

“Israel Faces Significant Cyber Pressure From Iran, Says NSA,” Iran International, 11-18-23.