“US-led coalition of 10 nations to counter Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea,” Times of Israel, 12-19-23.  CTF 153 has 10 countries participating.  Here is the key passage—“To date the US has not struck back at the Iranian-back Houthis operating in Yemen or targeted any of the militants’ weapons or other sites. On Monday, Austin did not answer a question as to why the Pentagon had not conducted a counterstrike.”

“Fears over citizens’ privacy as Iran reveals new mandatory antivirus mobile app,” Tech Radar, 12-19-23.

“Germany protests to Iran after a court ruling implicates Tehran in a plot to attack a synagogue,” My Journal Carrier, 12-19-23.

“IRGC Navy Establishes Shadow Basij Navy,” Iran International, 12-19-23.  This allows the IRGC navy to more easily use resources on deep ocean trips.  The Basij will patrol some key ports and coastal regions, depending on funding, and the regular navy will putter along.  More bureaucracy, more wasted money on intimidation tactics.

“Malware app to become mandatory in Iran,” Read Write, 12-19-23.  For mass surveillance.  It will be a tool that I doubt is used country-wide because of the expense.  But it is one more spying tool for the Regime.

It is rare that strikes by Jordan against Iran occur, or are reported.  “Details of Jordan’s airstrikes on drug traffickers’ sites in Syria,” Roya News, 12-19-23.  See also “Jordan strikes Iran-linked drug traffickers inside Syria: Reuters,” Roya News, 12-19-23.