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Trump pledges to accomplish military goas in Iran
Frank Okon President Donald Trump said the ongoing war with Iran would end once the United States completes its military objectives, signaling a continued focus on air operations rather than a ground invasion. In a national address, Trump told Americans…
US fighter jet downed over Iran; rescue effort intensifies for missing pilot
Ziggy Ojiegbe A U.S. F-15E fighter jet has been shot down over Iranian territory, leaving one pilot missing and prompting an active search and rescue operation, according to ABC News, which cited unnamed American officials. The two-seat aircraft was engaged…
Capacity deficits that stall Nigeria’s energy export boom
By Sopuruchi Onwuka Expectations that Nigeria and other African oil and gas producers would benefit from rising global energy prices are facing a reality check. Capacity limits and delayed projects are holding back the gains many had predicted. The ongoing…
Oil prices climb to $117/bbl as US softens on Strait of Hormuz
Ziggy Ojiegbe Oil prices held near session highs on Tuesday after President Donald Trump indicated walking back from forcing open the Strait of Hormuz and demanded estranged allies to find their way out of the Hormuz impasse or buy America…
Ukraine trades battlefield expertise as Gulf states cope with Iranian drones
Ziggy Ojiegbe As Iranian drones and missiles strike targets across the Gulf, Volodymyr Zelensky is positioning Ukraine as an unlikely but increasingly relevant defense partner, signing multi-year agreements that could reshape Kyiv’s role in the global arms market. During a…
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…
