February 1, 2020.  My first thought is, "Does Ukraine know this?"  It is my understanding that the President of Ukraine is insisting that the box be removed from the possession of the country that has already admitted it shot down the plane.  “Iran, Ukraine jointly analyzing downed plane’s black box,” Tehran Times, February 1, 2020.

“Iran To Launch Satellite In ‘Coming Days,’ Space Agency Head Says,” RFE/RL, February 1, 2020.

“Iran: No More Subsidized Foreign Currency for Sugar Imports,” Financial Tribune, February 1, 2020.

“Iraq Names New Prime Minister Who Praises ‘Bravery’ of Protesters,” Alissa Rubin,” New York Times, February 1, 2020.

“Iran Protests Take Place in Various Iranian Cities,” Mansoureh Galestan, NCR, February 1, 2020.

“Outspoken Lawmaker Summoned By Iran Court For 'Propaganda Against Regime',” Radio Farda, February 1, 2020.

“Iran uses Friday prayers to bash Trump’s 'Deal of the Century',” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, February 1, 2020.

“Iran's Trade Took A Major Hit In 2019 Across The Board,” Dalga Khatinoglu, Radio Farda, February 1, 2020.

“Passenger Plane Skids off Snowy Runaway in Iran for 2nd Time in a Week,” Asharq Al-Awsat, AP, VOA, February 1, 2020.

“Iran uses Friday prayers to bash Trump’s 'Deal of the Century',” Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, February 1, 2020.

February 1, 2020.  President Rouhani, "Although the Iranian people's choice for the establishment was the Islamic Republic, Imam (RA) insisted that the title and political structure of the country must be put to a referendum." He continued, "We send our regards to the souls of all those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Late Imam and who were martyred in all stages to date, following the path, logic, and aspirations of Imam Khomeini, who chose courage and martyrdom, the last of whom was Martyr Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani. General Soleimani took the honorable path of martyrdom and was able to make a great difference within and across the region and the world."  See “"We’ll definitely continue Imam Khomeini’s path with Leader’s guidance": Rouhani,” Mehr News Agency, February 1, 2020.