“A 5,000-kilometer “strategic depth” clearly indicates that Iran now views the whole region as its “near abroad.” Countries will have to decide how to contend with the Iranian regime’s new ambition.”  See “Iran seeks to create ‘strategic depth’ in the Mediterranean – analysis,” JPost, 3-6-24.

“US Urges Iran to Dilute All Its Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium,” Algemeiner, 3-6-24.

“Over 30 new graves of Baha’is razed in Iran,” Imphal Free Press, 3-6-24.

“Iran’s exports to China amounted to more than $11bn,” Azer News, 3-6-24.  “China was the main market for Iranian goods … and China was the second largest source of imports to Iran.”

“No One Hears Their Voices” Suicides and Self-Immolations in Iran’s Orumiyeh Prison,” Center for Human Rights in Iran, 3-6-24.

“Houthi attack on ship off Yemen kills at least 2 people as Iran says it’s seizing an oil shipment,” CBS, 3-6-24.

“Iran seizes US oil cargo in Persian Gulf,” Mehr, 3-6-24.

This Iran proxy is shooting at a U.S. ship, the USS Carney.  “US Shoots Down Iran-Backed Houthi Ballistic Missile, Drones Targeting US Forces,” Iran International, 3-6-24.

Force can work.  “Iran proxy attacks on US troops in Iraq, Syria drop off as Red Sea heats up,” Politico, 3-6-24.

“Iran, Armenia defense ministers discuss regional security,” Mehr, 3-6-24.

“Whistling Past the Iranian Nuclear Program,” WSJ, 3-6-24.

“The growing cooperation between Russia and Iran in electronic warfare raises alarms in Israel,” Zona Militar, 3-6-24.