“A 70-year-old Iranian man’s dance at a market went viral. Then came the arrests,” Business Insider, 12-18-23.

Just telling Iran won’t work.  “Jordan notifies Iran of ‘need to halt smuggling operations’,” Roya News, 12-18-23.

“Iran, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad: A marriage of convenience,” ECFR, 12-18-23.

“‘We live with a gun to our heads’: how Iran is targeting protesters in Britain,” Guardian, 12-18-23.

“Iran’s Dams Drop To Half Capacity As Hydroelectric Power Overused,” Iran International, 12-18-23.

Quote of the Day:  “Iran’s support for Houthi attacks on commercial vessels must stop.”  U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.  “Austin: Iran must halt backing of Houthi attacks on global shipping,” Jerusalem Post, Reuters, 12-18-23.

“West Accuses Iran of Illegally Testing Missiles, Sending Russia Drones,” VOA, 12-18-23.

A rare article from media about Jordanian difficulties with Iran’s efforts to smuggle weapons and drugs.  “Jordan says it foiled plot against its security by Iran-linked smugglers from Syria,” Reuters, 12-18-23.