It has been a tough year for the Supreme Leader due to his decisions and those around him in the Regime.  Until they reform and more in line with their neighbors and other actors in the international arena, Iran and its leaders won’t have much to celebrate when their birthdays come around.  “Iran’s Khamenei faces new struggles as he celebrates 81st birthday,” Jason Brodsky, Jerusalem Post, April 28, 2020.

71 died on Monday.  “Iranians should be cautious but not afraid of the coronavirus: Rouhani,” Reuters, April 28, 2020.

“Iran Silent on 12 Iranians Detained by US Despite Pledge to Swap Prisoners Again,” Michael Lipin and Sirwan Kajjo, VOA, April 28, 2020.

Monday’s toll was 71, reported on Tuesday by the health ministry.  “Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises by 71 to 5,877 -health ministry official,” Reuters, April 28, 2020.

“China, Iran and North Korea stay focused on hostile agendas during pandemic,” Clifford May, Washington Times, April 28, 2020.

“US to seek indefinite UN arms embargo on Iran, officials say,” Times of Israel, April 28, 2020.

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran rose by 80 during Tuesdayto 5,957, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in on state TV on Wednesday.  “Iran death toll from coronavirus outbreak reaches 5,957 – health ministry official,” Reuters, April 28, 2020.

“How the U.S. Could End the Iran Nuclear Deal Once and for All,” James Robbins, National Review, April 28, 2020.

Iran’s oil is sanctioned.  So who does it sell to?  Other bad actors.  Syria and China are two of the largest buyers.  See “Iran Shipping Large Quantity Of Crude Oil To Syria,” Dalga Khatinoglu, Radio Farda, April 28, 2020.

The Health Ministry said 71 people died Monday, reported Tuesday.  “Iran Confirms 1,112 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection,” IFP, April 28, 2020.