The last supermoon of the year will shine soon in December skies. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. The supermoon can be glimpsed in clear night skies without any special equipment.

Iran has agreed to allow Thai oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was quoted as saying by the Bangkok Post on Saturday. Thailand has negotiated a deal with Iran to secure safe passage for the vessels, Anutin said, adding that the move would help to ease concerns over fuel imports, without providing further details.

IRAN AFFIARS: Iranian dissident Afshin Javid describes how the regime indoctrinates children to dream of martyrdom. The civilian cost of the war against the Islamic regime is a tragic but necessary sacrifice that the large majority of Iranians are willing to endure so their children may one day live in freedom.