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\u201cIran: Oct. 7 attack was revenge for killing of Soleimani in 2020; Hamas: No it wasn\u2019t,\u201d<\/a> Times of Israel, 12-27-23.\u00a0\u00a0This isn\u2019t news.\u00a0 Terrorists and their handlers will often have multiple and conflicting announcements about motivations.\u00a0 We should react with action and not deal with words.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussia, Iran Officially Ditch U.S. Dollar for Trade,\u201d<\/a> OilPrice.com, 12-27-23.\u00a0 \u201cRussia and Iran have finalized an agreement to trade in their local currencies instead of the U.S dollar. \u2026 Both countries are subject to U.S. sanctions. \u2026 The global de-dollarization drive has been going on for years with BRIC countries and the so-called pariah states trying to ditch the American dollar in favor of other currencies.\u201d\u00a0 The power of requiring international norms (anti-terrorism financial support, etc.) from those going through U.S. banks makes law breakers flee.<\/p>\n

\u201cIran’s latest threat on Israel: An arsenal of nuclear weapons \u2013 analysis,\u201d<\/a> Jerusalem Post, 12-27-23.<\/p>\n

\u201cIran Reports Growth in Oil, Gas Exports,\u201d<\/a> 12-27-23.\u00a0\u00a0It is a big \u201cIf\u201d because these numbers are reported by Iran.\u00a0 \u201cIran has exported $26.46 billion worth of crude oil since the start of its calendar year, in March, contributing to a 7% increase in total trade, which stood at $112 billion in the period. This is according to customs data from Tehran, as cited by Reuters. For next year, Iran\u2019s government is making budget plans based on an expected daily average crude oil export rate of 1.35 million barrels, at an average price of $65 per barrel. Gas exports, meanwhile, did even better, according to the data. These rose by an impressive 139% in the seven months between March and October, topping $2 billion in terms of value, according to the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, a government agency.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blatant miss-stating of the facts presented by the IAEA.\u00a0 \u201cIran Says ‘Nothing New’ in UN Nuclear Watchdog Report,\u201d<\/a> VOA, 12-27-23.<\/p>\n

\u201cIran is waging a shadow war to reshape the Middle East \u2013 opinion,\u201d<\/a> Jerusalem Post, 12-27-23.<\/p>\n

The details in this kind of story shows why Iran is trying to murder Iran International reporters and anchors.\u00a0 \u201cExclusive: Iran Recruits Afghans To Target Israelis,\u201d<\/a> Iran International, 12-27-23.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cIran: Oct. 7 attack was revenge for killing of Soleimani in 2020; Hamas: No it wasn\u2019t,\u201d Times of Israel, 12-27-23.\u00a0\u00a0This isn\u2019t news.\u00a0 Terrorists and their handlers will often have multiple and conflicting announcements about motivations.\u00a0 We should react with action and not deal with words. \u201cRussia, Iran Officially Ditch U.S. Dollar for Trade,\u201d OilPrice.com, 12-27-23.\u00a0 … <\/p>\n

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