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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…
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,…
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…
Trump’s threat: Iran says Strait of Hormuz accessible with coordination
Ziggy Ojiegbe Iran is ready to cooperate with the International Maritime Organization to improve maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, walking back from confrontation with the United States of America which gave 48 hours for the waterway to…
Shell puts $750m cost to Iran’s attack on Qatar’s Pearl GTL plant
Fred Ike Shell is facing an estimated $750 million hit to revenues following Iran’s attack on its Pearl gas-to-liquids facility in Qatar, adding to the wider disruption across the country’s energy sector. The Pearl GTL plant, located within Ras Laffan…
