Tag: Iran
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Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Annihilation’ as US, Iran Hold UN Talks
By George Omagbemi The United States and Iranian officials have held their first talks since June, in a dramatic diplomatic development at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, hours after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat against Tehran. The discussions took place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as world leaders…
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Trump Renewed Threats On Iran, Renames AI ‘Super Intelligence’ At UN
By Paul Joseph US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it could face what he described as the “annihilation” of the Islamic Republic if Tehran fails to reach a deal with Washington. Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing world leaders at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. He said…
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It’s 2026 in Nigeria, But These 7 Countries Are Living in Different Years
By Gloria Drealomalicha While Nigeria and much of the world are counting 2026, millions of people in other parts of the world are using completely different numbers to describe the very same year. It sounds like something out of a time-travel movie. In Ethiopia, it is 2019. In Iran and Afghanistan, it is 1405. In…
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US Strikes Iranian Missile Site, Keeps 50,000 Troops Deployed
By Paul Joseph The United States military has carried out another wave of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities, targeting key surveillance, air defence and missile infrastructure as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest operation was launched at about 11:30 p.m. ET on July 18…
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Iran Attack Kills Two US Troops, One Missing As Washington Intensifies Airstrikes
By Paul Joseph Two United States service members were killed while another remains missing after Iran launched ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Jordan, the US military has confirmed. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said four additional American troops were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan following Friday’s attack but have since been discharged, while…
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Trump Threatens Iran With Destruction Over Ceasefire Violations
By Opeyemi Adelakun United States President Donald Trump has threatened the existence of Iran, warning that the Islamic Republic could “no longer exist” if it continues to violate a fragile ceasefire agreement with the United States. Trump made the remark in a post on Truth Social after confirming that U.S. aircraft had carried out fresh…
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US Strikes Iranian Military Installations Over Alleged Ceasefire Violation
By Paul Joseph U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American forces carried out fresh military strikes on Iranian military installations, accusing Tehran of violating an existing ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said United States aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar…
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UN Calls For Tough Nuclear Verification Measures In Iran, Says Agreement Alone Is Not Enough
By Paul Joseph The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has called for a robust verification regime in Iran, warning that the recent agreement aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons will only be effective if backed by comprehensive international inspections. Speaking to reporters in Japan on Friday, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy…
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Again, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
By Opeyemi Adelakun Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again, accusing the United States of violating the terms of a recently signed agreement and citing continued Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. The announcement was made on Friday by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) through maritime radio channels, according…
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With Deal or Without, Iran Won’t Get Nuclear Weapons – Netanyahu
By Paul Joseph Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains his “life’s mission,” insisting that under his leadership, Tehran will never possess an atomic bomb regardless of whether a diplomatic agreement is reached. Addressing Israelis during a press conference, Netanyahu said his government’s actions had eliminated what…
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Iran Says Military Operations Against Israel Suspended, Warns of Stronger Response
By Paul Joseph Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Military Command has announced the suspension of its military operations against Israel, describing its recent actions as a “painful response” to what it called Israeli aggression in the region. In a statement issued on Monday, the command said the operations were conducted in support of the people of…
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Iran, U.S. Exchange Fresh Strikes as Drone Attack Hits Kuwait Airport
By Paul Joseph Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Wednesday as the United States and Iran launched fresh military strikes against each other, while Kuwait reported that its international airport was hit by Iranian drones in an attack that left one person dead and dozens injured. The latest escalation comes amid a deepening conflict…