Iran War: US Seizes Iranian Ship Amid Rising Tensions
The United States has intercepted and seized an Iranian cargo vessel accused of attempting to bypass restrictions near Iran’s ports, according to Donald Trump, in a development that has heightened tensions between the two countries. Trump said the vessel was issued repeated warnings to stop but failed to comply. He stated that a U.S. Navy […]
Iraq Says It Has Deals to Safeguard Oil Exports Amid Hormuz Disruption
Baghdad’s Oil Ministry says it has reached “understandings” with the United States and Iran aimed at reducing the impact of the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz on Iraqi crude exports. Oil ministry spokesperson Saheb Bazoun told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the arrangements involve coordination with both sides to ensure the continuity […]
Trump Criticises Pope Leo XIV Over Security Stance
Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, describing himself as “not a big fan” of the pontiff’s views on global conflicts and security issues. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, Trump said the pope was “a very liberal person” and accused him of taking a weak position on crime and foreign […]
Peter Obi Warns Over US Security Advisory on Nigeria
Former pesidencial aspirant Peter Obi has described the recent security advisory issued by the United States government as a serious warning sign for Nigeria, saying it reflects declining international confidence in the country’s security situation. In a statement titled “US Security Alarm on Nigeria: A Bad Omen,” Obi said the evacuation of non-essential staff from […]
Iran Accepts Two-Week Ceasefire With US
Iran has accepted a conditional two-week ceasefire proposed by United States President Donald Trump, offering to halt defensive military operations if attacks against the country are suspended. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, describing the arrangement as part of a temporary de-escalation effort following […]
WAR: Oyakhilome Backs Israel–US Position on Iran Conflict
The General Overseer of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome, has expressed support for Israel’s position in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, saying the country has a right to defend its existence. Speaking during a message to his congregation in a video that circulated widely on social media, Oyakhilome said Israel could […]
Iran War: Shehu Sani Describes Iran War as Stalemate
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has suggested that Donald Trump may be growing weary of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. In a statement shared on X, Sani described the war as a stalemate, arguing that neither the United States and its ally Israel nor […]
Iran: US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the ongoing escalation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Kent announced his decision in a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Tuesday, stating that he could no longer support the war. “I cannot in good […]
Russia Sends Medical Aid to Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Russia has delivered humanitarian assistance to Iran as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The development was disclosed by the Russian Embassy in Kenya in a post on its official X account, stating that Moscow had dispatched medical supplies to support civilians affected by the crisis. According to the […]
Iran Threatens Oil Blockade Amid U.S.-Israel Strikes
Iran has warned that it could block crude oil shipments from the Middle East if military attacks by the United States and Israel continue, escalating tensions in a conflict that has already unsettled global energy markets. The country’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday that it would prevent oil exports from the region […]
