“A Viral Dance and ‘Happiness Campaign’ Frustrates Iran’s Clerics,” NYT, 12-16-23. This reminds me of the Pharrell Williams “Happy” video protests in Tehran and across the country about a decade ago.
This blog has repeatedly said the U.S. is not deterring Iran, continuing the current conflict in Gaza, Yeman, Syria, and Iraq (and on water). Our responses have been tepid. See “US weighs strike options to deter Houthis from more Red Sea attacks,” Politico, 12-16-23.
“Iranian Politician Says Corruption Scandals Reach $57 Billion,” Iran International, 12-16-23.
“Iran’s Auto Industry Plagued With Daily Losses Of $3.7 Million,” Iran International, 12-16-23.
“Israeli Mossad agent executed, says,” Times of India, 12-16-23.
“Su-22 fighter jet crashes in Iran,” Defence Blog, 12-16-23.
“Iran Faces Looming Food Shortage as Essential Goods, Imports Plunge,” VOA, 12-16-23.
First Maersk, now BP. Iran has them hostage, too. “Iran-backed Houthi attacks in Red Sea: Oil giant BP pauses all shipments,” Hindustan Times, 12-16-23.