“Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani revealed in an interview with the Associated Press that his government blocked 29 attempts by pro-Iranian militias to launch missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. bases in Iraq during last month’s 12-day war with Iran.”  See “29 attacks on Israel, U.S. bases foiled by Iraq to contain regional conflict, says PM,” I24, 7-29-25.

“Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home,” NPR, 7-29-25.

“Iran’s Khamenei accuses West of using nuclear demands as excuse for confrontation,” Times of Israel, 7-29-25.  For those out there who thought the 12 day war would change Iran’s thinking, think again.

The water mismanagement by the ISI government is among the worst in the world and has gone on for years.  “Iran nears ‘day zero’: Water crisis deepens amid drought, unrest and mismanagement,” Al Monitor, 7-29-25.

“Iran’s future after Khamenei: Can the political system survive without him?,” NZZ, 7-29-25.

“Russian S-400 Triumf Air Defense System Tested in Iran / Finally Delivered,” Roka, 7-29-25.