Just the tip of the iceberg regarding Iran’s methods of paying this proxy, which may be as much as $100 million a year toward Hezbollah.  “U.S. offers $10 million for information on Hamas financiers,” i24NEWS, 1-6-24.  The article names some of them, including “Muhammad Ahmad ‘Abd Al-Dayim Nasrallah is known for his close ties to Iranian entities and played a role in transferring tens of millions of dollars to Hamas.”

“Iran’s Defense Minister Calls For Israelis ‘To Leave’ The Region,” Iran International, 1-6-24.

“Iran Moves To Seal Borders With Afghanistan And Pakistan After Deadly Blasts,” RFE/RL, 1-6-24.

“Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in ‘response’ to Hamas leader’s killing,” Al Jazeera, 1-6-24.  Hezbollah targeted the Meron air control base with 62 missiles.  See also “Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Israel in Response to Killing in Beirut,” NYT, 1-6-24.  Israel said it had fired back at militants involved in the rocket launches, but the exchange stopped short of a major escalation.

“Iran State Media Release Video of ISIS Bombing of Soleimani Memorial Service,” Atlas News, 1-6-24.

“The Iranian Regime’s Exploitation Spells Doom for Lake Urmia,” Iran News Update, 1-6-24.