“Home  NEWS  Iran unveils massive underground missile city amid tensions with the U.S.,” Albawaba, 3-25-25.

Rare and dangerous for the hundreds of protestors, and Iran won’t put up with it.  “Palestinians protest in Gaza against Hamas rule,” Israel Hayom, 3-25-25.

“Iran’s currency drops to a record low amid geopolitical uncertainty,” Reuters, 3-25-25.

Readers of this blog will note that I’ve called for this separation for a long time.  “Why is an Iranian regime killer teaching at Princeton?,” Ynet, 3-25-25.

“Cyber officials say Iranian, Hezbollah attacks against Israel tripled since Oct. 7,” Times of Israel, 3-25-25.

“Iran strengthens its military in the Persian Gulf,” FDD’s Long War Journal, 3-25-25.  “The IRGC “has reinforced its military presence in the Persian Gulf, deploying advanced missile systems on the islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa on March 22.”

Long overdue.  “U.S. sanctions three Iranian officials allegedly involved in death of FBI agent Robert Levinson,” Reuters, 3-25-25.

“Israeli charged with accepting $41,000 bribe from Iran,” i24NEWS, 3-24-25.

“Iran Warns Against Attack as US Warships Move Closer,” Newsweek, 3-24-25.

“Sanctions on Chinese refinery are Trump’s first real move against Iran – WSJ,” Iran International, 3-24-25.  “Teapot refineries purchase “Iranian oil shipped by illicit methods to China in violation of US sanctions … buy 90% of these exports and provide a lifeline for Tehran, which is financially strapped.”

“Iran Oil Tankers Evading Sanctions with False Iraqi Paperwork,” Oilprice.com, 3-24-25.

“2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad,” MSN, 3-24-25.

Sand people from Star Wars, supplied by Iran, that no one should believe.  “Houthis falsely claim to successfully hit Ben Gurion, US aircraft carrier,” i24, 3-23-25.

“Iran’s top diplomat says US must change its approach for any talks,” Reuters, 3-23-25.  See also “Top Trump official Waltz: Iran must fully dismantle nuke program, not only curb enrichment,” Times of Israel, 3-23-25.

Ah, so the Leader does want to talk.  “Trump envoy says Iran reached out through back channels,” Iran International, 3-22-25.

Against all evidence.  “Iran’s leader says Yemen’s Houthis act independently, warns against US action,” Reuters, 3-21-25.

“Earthquake in Iran unlikely to have damaged Iranian nuclear centrifuges,” JPost, 3-21-25.

“President Trump said … that the Iran-backed Houthis would be “completely annihilated” by U.S. airstrikes and warned Tehran to “immediately” stop supplying them with military equipment.”  See “Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East in ramp up against Houthis,” Politico, 3-21-25.

Mark your calendars for May 20.  “President Donald Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to reach a new nuclear agreement, according to a report by Axios.”  That would mean May 20 (if not a few days earlier, from the date the letter was delivered).  “Trump Issues Nuclear Ultimatum to Iran,” 3-20-25.

“U.S. offers $15 million reward for woman, 3 accomplices accused of smuggling drone technology to Iran,” CBS, 3-20-25.

The two month deadline runs May 19, actually the letter was delivered a few days prior.  March 19 is when this was reported about the U.S. letter to the Supreme Leader.  “Trump gives Iran two-month deadline to reach new nuclear deal,” CNN, 3-19-25.

Let’s hope this is the case—“Trump and Putin agreed that Iran must not obtain access to nuclear weapons.”  See “Trump, Putin on same page about Iran’s nuclear weapon capabilities, White House says,” Fox, 3-18-25.

“Captured Gaza records show that Iran, Hezbollah plotted with Hamas to destroy Israel,” Times of Israel, 3-18-25.

Finally.  And after many threats by the U.S. and Israel and other states.  The sinking of the spy ship Zagros being sunk by the US Navy in the Red Sea, according to Saudi media outlet Al-Hadath.  “Amid Reports Of U.S. Navy Sinking Iran’s “Most Advanced” SIGNIT Vessel, Houthis Strike American Warship Yet Again,” Eurasian Times, 3-18-25.

Reuters did not mention the Supreme Leader photo in the headline.  “Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos ‘sympathetic’ to Hezbollah on phone, US says,” Reuters, 3-17-25.

“U.S. Punches Back at Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorists in Yemen,” U.S. DOD, 3-17-25.

“Can Iran Save Itself?,” Foreign Affairs, 3-17-25.

“Iran denies destabilizing activities in Yemen region,” Fox News, 3-17-25.

“US spy drone retreats near Iranian airspace, Nournews says,” Reuters, 3-17-25.

Really keen.  In China, Iran endorses diplomacy.  In Tehran, the Leader blocks diplomacy.  I hope the world media points this out.  (they won’t).  “China, Russia, Iran endorse dialogue for nuclear solution,” Global Times, 3-15-25.  And see “Without seeing Trump’s letter, Iran’s Khamenei firmly rejects talks with US,” Al Arabiya, 3-12-25.

“Trump orders multiple strikes in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthi rebels,” Fox, 3-15-25.

“Iran very close to acquiring nuclear weapons, UN watchdog warns,” Iran International, 3-15-25.