In this Dec. 21, 2018, file photo, a U.S. MH-60 Seahawk helicopter flies over Iranian Revolutionary Guard patrol boats in the Strait of Hormuz. (Jon Gambrell/AP)
In this Dec. 21, 2018, file photo, a U.S. MH-60 Seahawk helicopter flies over Iranian Revolutionary Guard patrol boats in the Strait of Hormuz. (Jon Gambrell/AP)
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned President Trump against a strike on Iran and described the potential risks of military escalation.
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned President Trump against a strike on Iran and described the potential risks of military escalation.
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2017 file photo, U.S. Army soldiers stand outside their armored vehicle on a joint base with the Iraqi army, south of Mosul, Iraq. In a quest to root out Islamic State group hideouts over the summer, Iraqi forces on the ground cleared nearly 90 villages across a notoriously unruly northern province. But the much-touted operation still relied heavily on U.S. intelligence, coalition flights and planning assistance. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed, File)
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2017 file photo, U.S. Army soldiers stand outside their armored vehicle on a joint base with the Iraqi army, south of Mosul, Iraq. In a quest to root out Islamic State group hideouts over the summer, Iraqi forces on the ground cleared nearly 90 villages across a notoriously unruly northern province. But the much-touted operation still relied heavily on U.S. intelligence, coalition flights and planning assistance. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed, File)
People walk by a closed cinema in Tehran on Nov. 21.
People walk by a closed cinema in Tehran on Nov. 21.
Protesters demonstrating the killing of a top Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran, Iran on Saturday.
Protesters demonstrating the killing of a top Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran, Iran on Saturday.
ABSARD, IRAN - NOVEMBER 27:(----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - "IRANIAN STATE TV / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) A view of the scene where Mohsen Fahrizade, Iran's chief military nuclear scientist, has been killed in a terror attack in Absard, Iran on November 27,2020. (Photo by Iranian State TV/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Photographer: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu
ABSARD, IRAN - NOVEMBER 27:(----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - "IRANIAN STATE TV / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) A view of the scene where Mohsen Fahrizade, Iran's chief military nuclear scientist, has been killed in a terror attack in Absard, Iran on November 27,2020. (Photo by Iranian State TV/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Photographer: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu
Mariam Claren: ‘I will move heaven and earth to free her.”
Mariam Claren: ‘I will move heaven and earth to free her.”
The scene of the assassination Friday. Varying reports cited an exploding Nissan, a remote-controlled machine gun and a team of up to a dozen assassins.  
The scene of the assassination Friday. Varying reports cited an exploding Nissan, a remote-controlled machine gun and a team of up to a dozen assassins.  
Police officers at the court building in Antwerp, Belgium, on Friday, before the trial of the Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, who is charged with planning to bomb a meeting of an exiled Iranian opposition group in France.
Police officers at the court building in Antwerp, Belgium, on Friday, before the trial of the Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, who is charged with planning to bomb a meeting of an exiled Iranian opposition group in France.
Discussions would reopen a flight path that the state airline, Qatar Airways, followed for years before it was cut off by Saudi Arabia.
Discussions would reopen a flight path that the state airline, Qatar Airways, followed for years before it was cut off by Saudi Arabia.
A still image from a video of Kylie Moore-Gilbert in 2017. The British-Australian scholar was serving a ten-year sentence in Iran’s notorious Evin prison.
A still image from a video of Kylie Moore-Gilbert in 2017. The British-Australian scholar was serving a ten-year sentence in Iran’s notorious Evin prison.

Iran: the ironic republic

Prospect

Iran's Top Nuclear Scientist Assassinated

NPR
A protest on Monday outside the Iranian embassy in Brussels to call for the release of Ahmadreza Djalal, who was arrested in April 2016.
A protest on Monday outside the Iranian embassy in Brussels to call for the release of Ahmadreza Djalal, who was arrested in April 2016.
Iran’s nuclear water reactor in the city of Arak.
Iran’s nuclear water reactor in the city of Arak.
A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows an Iranian flag in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, during an official ceremony to kick-start works on a second reactor at the facility. - Bushehr is Iran's only nuclear power station and is currently running on imported fuel from Russia that is closely monitored by the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)
A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows an Iranian flag in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, during an official ceremony to kick-start works on a second reactor at the facility. - Bushehr is Iran's only nuclear power station and is currently running on imported fuel from Russia that is closely monitored by the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)
Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, on Saturday.
Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, on Saturday.
According to Khamenei, Iran has many ways to nullify the sanctions
According to Khamenei, Iran has many ways to nullify the sanctions
Donald Trump is seeking ways to speed up US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in defiance of Pentagon advice.
Donald Trump is seeking ways to speed up US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in defiance of Pentagon advice.
Medics tend to a COVID-19 patient at the Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital in Tehran, Iran, October 14, 2020, in a photo provided by the Iranian Health Ministry.
Medics tend to a COVID-19 patient at the Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital in Tehran, Iran, October 14, 2020, in a photo provided by the Iranian Health Ministry.
A security fence in the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights near the frontier with Syria, where simmering tensions have led to attacks from both sides.
A security fence in the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights near the frontier with Syria, where simmering tensions have led to attacks from both sides.
Passengers ride an electric minibus shuttle at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, Iran, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Iranians welcomed the election of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States as a beacon of hope for the future of their country already battered by the most severe sanctions in its history. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Passengers ride an electric minibus shuttle at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, Iran, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Iranians welcomed the election of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States as a beacon of hope for the future of their country already battered by the most severe sanctions in its history. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
A handout picture released by Iran's Atomic Energy Organization on November 4, 2019, shows shows the atomic enrichment facilities Natanz nuclear power plant, some 300km south of Tehran, Iran
A handout picture released by Iran's Atomic Energy Organization on November 4, 2019, shows shows the atomic enrichment facilities Natanz nuclear power plant, some 300km south of Tehran, Iran
Rouhani says the end of Trump's rule will allow the Middle East to better focus on its interests
Rouhani says the end of Trump's rule will allow the Middle East to better focus on its interests
Iranians wearing masks in Tehran, a measure Hossein Ali Shahriari, the head of the parliamentary health commission, said was insufficient to halt the virus.
Iranians wearing masks in Tehran, a measure Hossein Ali Shahriari, the head of the parliamentary health commission, said was insufficient to halt the virus.
Nominated National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan participates as US President-elect Joe Biden speaks during a cabinet announcement event in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 24, 2020. - US President-elect Joe Biden introduced November 24, 2020 a seasoned national security team he said was prepared to resume US leadership of the world after the departure of President Donald Trump. "It's a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure," Biden said, introducing his picks for secretary of state, national security advisor, intelligence chief, and other key cabinet jobs"It's a team that reflects the fact that America is back. Ready to lead the world, not retreat from it," Biden said. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)
Nominated National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan participates as US President-elect Joe Biden speaks during a cabinet announcement event in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 24, 2020. - US President-elect Joe Biden introduced November 24, 2020 a seasoned national security team he said was prepared to resume US leadership of the world after the departure of President Donald Trump. "It's a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure," Biden said, introducing his picks for secretary of state, national security advisor, intelligence chief, and other key cabinet jobs"It's a team that reflects the fact that America is back. Ready to lead the world, not retreat from it," Biden said. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)
A woman wearing a protective face mask and gloves to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus walks through the Tajrish traditional bazaar in northern Tehran.
A woman wearing a protective face mask and gloves to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus walks through the Tajrish traditional bazaar in northern Tehran.
Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps during a military parade in Tehran last year.
Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps during a military parade in Tehran last year.
An image released by Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization shows a factory that was damaged at the Natanz enrichment facility.
An image released by Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization shows a factory that was damaged at the Natanz enrichment facility.
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a video call with President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran. The Trump administration plans to reimpose sanctions on Iran.
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a video call with President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran. The Trump administration plans to reimpose sanctions on Iran.
A satellite image shows scorch marks at the site of an explosion in Tehran’s eastern mountains that hides an underground tunnel system and missile production sites.
A satellite image shows scorch marks at the site of an explosion in Tehran’s eastern mountains that hides an underground tunnel system and missile production sites.
The Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, last week. After months of attacks on American forces in Iraq, Iran has called off its proxy militias, one of several de-escalation steps.
The Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, last week. After months of attacks on American forces in Iraq, Iran has called off its proxy militias, one of several de-escalation steps.
John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, warned of election influence efforts by foreign adversaries.
John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, warned of election influence efforts by foreign adversaries.
Two years ago, President Trump left what he called a “terrible” and “failed” nuclear deal with Iran that had been negotiated by his predecessor.
Two years ago, President Trump left what he called a “terrible” and “failed” nuclear deal with Iran that had been negotiated by his predecessor.
Mourners carry a body during a funeral at a cemetery where Covid-19 victims and others are buried, south of Tehran, Iran on Oct. 24, 2020.
Mourners carry a body during a funeral at a cemetery where Covid-19 victims and others are buried, south of Tehran, Iran on Oct. 24, 2020.
An Iranian oil tanker Forest is anchored off the dock of El Palito refinery near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on Sept 29.
An Iranian oil tanker Forest is anchored off the dock of El Palito refinery near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on Sept 29.
Britain’s foreign ministry welcomed the delay of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s trial and called for her release.
Britain’s foreign ministry welcomed the delay of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s trial and called for her release.
Rescue teams examine the wreckage of the Ukrainian airliner that was shot down shortly after takeoff in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Jan. 8. Iran says a tragic series of mistakes led to the missile strike.
Rescue teams examine the wreckage of the Ukrainian airliner that was shot down shortly after takeoff in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Jan. 8. Iran says a tragic series of mistakes led to the missile strike.
Tehran in May. The United States has continued to tighten sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, which have had a crippling effect on the Middle Eastern country’s economy.
Tehran in May. The United States has continued to tighten sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, which have had a crippling effect on the Middle Eastern country’s economy.

Iran’s corona-diplomacy

Brookings Institution
More than 1.1 million barrels of Iranian fuel was seized from the Greek-owned Bering tanker and three other ships, the Justice Department said on Friday.
More than 1.1 million barrels of Iranian fuel was seized from the Greek-owned Bering tanker and three other ships, the Justice Department said on Friday.
A damaged building at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility after a fire on July 2.
A damaged building at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility after a fire on July 2.
Disinfecting streets in Tehran, Iran, in late March. Mr. White is said to have contracted the virus while held in prison in Tehran, which has one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks.
Disinfecting streets in Tehran, Iran, in late March. Mr. White is said to have contracted the virus while held in prison in Tehran, which has one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks.

Iran's war on diplomats

US Embassy in Georgia
Crew members aboard the Iranian oil tanker Fortune, docked in Venezuela this year. Four people involved in selling Iranian gasoline to the Maduro government were also named.
Crew members aboard the Iranian oil tanker Fortune, docked in Venezuela this year. Four people involved in selling Iranian gasoline to the Maduro government were also named.
Supporters of the Mujahedeen Khalq, or M.E.K., taking part in a rally in Washington in January. The dissident group is among the most prominent victims of the attacks.
Supporters of the Mujahedeen Khalq, or M.E.K., taking part in a rally in Washington in January. The dissident group is among the most prominent victims of the attacks.
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, right, meeting with Rafael Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in Tehran on Wednesday.
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, right, meeting with Rafael Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in Tehran on Wednesday.
Worshippers chant slogans as a banner shows the Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, left, and Iraqi Shia senior militia commander, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who were killed in Iraq in a US drone attack.
Worshippers chant slogans as a banner shows the Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, left, and Iraqi Shia senior militia commander, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who were killed in Iraq in a US drone attack.

Ending the Iranian occupation

CNNOpinion
Many Iranians say that America’s 2020 presidential election is the most consequential for the Islamic Republic in its 41-year history.
Many Iranians say that America’s 2020 presidential election is the most consequential for the Islamic Republic in its 41-year history.
In this photo released by official website of the Office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2020.
In this photo released by official website of the Office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2020.
A handout photo made available by the Iranian Army shows the damaged Konarak warship on Monday in Jask, Iran.
A handout photo made available by the Iranian Army shows the damaged Konarak warship on Monday in Jask, Iran.
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