A lot of news today.
Dawn is a Pakistan mouthpiece, so I don’t quote them often because of the slant. But their reporting gives me the chance to ask readers, have you noticed the Supreme Leader never leaves Iran? In fact, he doesn’t get away from Tehran and the safety of his compound much. It is not because of illness. It is because they know the people don’t trust him, and there would be visible reminders by public demonstrations if he were to show in various places. The Regime’s policies have trapped it at home. See “Iran’s speaker to attend Nasrallah funeral,” Dawn, 2-23-25.
Really rich. And note that the competent Iranian-backed Press TV doesn’t mention the organization or award name. “Iran receives international peace award in India for supporting Palestinians,” Press TV, 2-23-25.
“Turkey & Iran Reconnect by Rail: Van-Tehran Train Resumes After 4 Years,” FTN News, 2-23-25.
Brave man. “Lebanon not battleground for ‘wars of others,’ President Aoun tells Iran,” Al Arabiya, 2-23-25.
“As Nasrallah is buried, Iran insists ‘Axis of Resistance’ will endure,” Amwaj, 2-23-25.
“Iran, Russia Sign Roadmap for Completing Transport Corridor,” Caspian News, 2-23-25. “This railway segment is the missing link in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a major trade route connecting India to Russia.”
About 7% of Iran’s population is living in tents, for all purposes homeless. “Expansion of Informal Settlements and Poverty in Iran,” Iran Focus, 2-23-25.
Part of me says don’t cover this story, it is so unlikely that Iran will ever build this type of tunnel. The Regime simply has too many public works that it is mismanaged and failed (and too much spent on offense—not defensive—weapons). Even now, businesses and homes only have power for 2-3 days each week. And this despite massive oil and gas reserves. But I have to mention the story because it is news. The tunnel from Iran to Qatar (Iran to Oman would make more sense) would be five times further than the longest undersea tunnel, The Chunnel. See “The world’s longest tunnel between Iran and Qatar,” Press TV, 2-23-25.
“Russia Planning to Build More Nuclear Reactors in Iran,” Power, 2-23-25.