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US tempers diplomacy with military pressure as Iran war enters critical phase
Frank Okon The United States is simultaneously pursuing diplomatic efforts and preparing for potential military escalation in its ongoing conflict with Iran, reflecting a dual-track strategy aimed at ending the war through negotiation or force. Officials in Washington continue to…
Israel bombs out Iran navy chief to cap a wave of elite killings
Sopuruchi Onwuka Israel has killed the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy, Alireza Tangsiri, in a strike that underscores a broader campaign targeting the core of Tehran’s military and political leadership. In a video statement, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz…
Humanitarian mission turns mystery as Mexican flotilla to Cuba disappears without trace
Two boats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba have disappeared in the Caribbean Sea, leaving nine crew members missing and prompting an urgent search effort. The vessels, Friendship and Tiger Moss, departed from a southeastern Mexican port on March…
US deployment of mines signals shift toward ground war preparations
U.S. forces have deployed anti-tank land mines near the southern Iranian city of Shiraz as part of ongoing military operations targeting Tehran’s ballistic missile capabilities, according to U.S. and Iranian media reports. The mines were identified as BLU-91/B anti-tank munitions,…
Diplomacy shields Iran foreign minister from Israeli strike
Ziggy Ojiegbe Israel has held off eliminating Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, as part of a broader effort to avoid closing off fragile diplomatic channels that could still help contain the conflict. Araqchi, a central figure in Iran’s foreign policy…
Energy and security risks rise as Gulf states signal possible counterstrikes
Frank Okon Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East are growing after seven regional countries signaled that they may respond militarily to recent attacks attributed to Iran. In a joint statement issued on June 25, six members of…
US, Israel divided on Iran war endgames
Donald Asha Differences are widening between the United States and Israel over how to end their joint military campaign against Iran, even as both countries continue to coordinate closely on the battlefield. The two allies initially aligned on key objectives,…
Goldman Sachs lifts oil outlook as Hormuz disruption reshapes global markets
Goldman Sachs has sharply raised its oil price outlook for 2026, pointing to the prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as a defining shock to global energy markets. The bank now expects Brent crude to average $85 per barrel…
Oil soars above $100/bbl over mix Iran war signals
Ziggy Ojiegbe Oil prices climbed sharply above $100 per barrel on March 24 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, underscoring growing market anxiety despite signs of diplomatic engagement. The surge came just a day after the United States…
Oil prices remain high as Iran threatens energy chaos to deter U.S. strikes
Ziggy Ojiegbe Rising tensions in the Middle East kept crude oil and natural gas prices elevated on Monday, as global markets reacted to escalating threats involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran warned it could intensify attacks on energy…
