Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Friday that Iran decided to send its response through Oman because it served as a mediator with the U.S. in the past, and the Iranian government trusts the Omanis.  He said Iran isn’t interested in direct talks with the U.S. at the moment but is ready to hold indirect negotiations through the Omanis.  “Trump threatens Iran with “bad things” unless it accepts nuclear deal,” Axios, 3-28-25.

“Iran Says It Rejects Direct US Talks in Reply to Trump’s Letter,” Bloomberg, MSN, 3-28-25.

“What the Iran War of 2025 Might Look Like,” AEI, 3-28-25.

“US seizes $47m in proceeds from illegal Iranian oil sale,” JNS, 3-27-25.

From the head of the Quds Force no less.  And there is a reason, of course, that Tehran can speak for Hamas.  “Iran to continue standing by Palestine through military ops,” Mehr, 3-27-25.

“Russia moves to ratify comprehensive treaty with Iran,” Iran International, 3-27-25.  In the works for months.  But note the absence of military intervention on behalf of the other.  Putin and the Leader, still, don’t ultimately trust the other.

“US intelligence says Iran could produce enough uranium for one nuclear bomb in under a week,” GDN, 3-27-25.

Sometimes even the DNI needs a little help in understanding the Regime.  I wonder–is this mistake worse than the Signal mistake?  “Bad mistake: Tulsi Gabbard just threw Iran a nuclear lifeline,” The Hill, 3-27-25.

“Iran says delivered response through Oman to Trump’s letter on nuke talks,” China Daily, 3-27-25.

“Heidar Safdari and Sohrab Niazi Hanged in Qazvin,” Iran Human Rights, 3-27-25.

“Wave of Faculty Exodus Reaches Iran’s Major Universities,” Iran Focus, 3-26-25.

“Iran-Venezuela pro-Putin alliance worries the EU,” EU News, 3-26-25.

Drops again.  Management, corruption, crime, terrorism.  Hard to run a proper economy.  “Iran’s currency drops to a record low amid geopolitical uncertainty,” Reuters.  3-26-25.

“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.