A frightening prospect, one which has been on the mind of Jordanian and U.S. and Israeli and Saudi leaders.  “Jordan is at risk of falling into Iranian hands,” The Hill, 1-13-24.

Another op-ed, food for thought if the U.S. backs out or doesn’t stop the nuclear project.  “The US isn’t the biggest power in the Middle East any more. Iran is,” Guardian, 1-13-24.

“Tanker seized by Iran located off Qeshm Island in Persian Gulf,” Reuters, 1-13-24.  “Iran seized the St Nikolas, loaded with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey, in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel and its Iranian oil cargo by the US, Iranian state media said.”