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Tehran says Hormuz reopening depends on Washington compensation as US Joint Chiefs Chairman Calls Trump to pursue de-escalation with Iran

Tehran says Hormuz reopening depends on Washington compensation as US Joint Chiefs Chairman Calls Trump to pursue de-escalation with Iran

A profile picture of IRGC
 firing missiles  at
ships in the Strait of Hormuz 

U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine has reportedly urged senior Trump administration officials to pursue de-escalation with Iran as Washington’s military options narrow.

Caine has privately told senior Trump administration officials that the U.S. needs to “find an off-ramp” from the war with Iran, warning that further military escalation could backfire.

According to the report, Caine warned that further escalation could achieve limited gains while exposing U.S. forces and regional allies to potentially devastating retaliation.

American President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a ground invasion plan, while the U.S. military is looking for an off-ramp.


The reported push comes as the Trump administration weighs its next steps in the conflict with Iran.


Reopening the Strait of Hormuz will depend on the United States compensating Iran for violations of the Islamabad agreement, Abbas Araghchi said, as cited by Tasnim News.


At the same time, Iran and Oman are close to an agreement on the legal and technical arrangements for vessel traffic through the strait.


Araghchi said Iran no longer accepts the previous shipping route and wants a new traffic separation system established. Because that process is technically and legally complex, the two sides are now discussing a temporary route to be used until a permanent one is agreed.


Iranian and Omani military and naval officials have already held talks based on existing maritime maps, Tasnim reported.

The negotiations are ongoing, and given the technical complexities, a temporary route is currently being worked out. In my view, we are very close to reaching a final agreement.


However, this step should not be interpreted as a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.


The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is contingent on other conditions, including the United States making amends for its violation of the understanding.



Iran's security chief Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr said the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen until the United States “corrects its behavior,” Iranian media reported Saturday.



Zolghadr, who is the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said “correcting” US behavior meant meeting a series of Iranian demands, including ending threats and military action against Iran and its allies and lifting the naval blockade.



“Correcting its behavior means that Iran must never again be threatened or humiliated, aggression against Iran and its allies must end permanently, the naval blockade must be lifted, US naval and air forces must withdraw from around Iran, war damages must be compensated, sanctions must be lifted and Iran’s frozen assets must be released,” Zolghadr said in a written message.



He said the demands also included the withdrawal of US naval and air forces from around Iran, compensation for damage from the wars, the removal of sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian assets.



“The Supreme National Security Council will never back down, whether in war or in negotiations,” he said.




A profile picture of IRGC
 firing missiles  at
ships in the Strait of Hormuz 

U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine has reportedly urged senior Trump administration officials to pursue de-escalation with Iran as Washington’s military options narrow.

Caine has privately told senior Trump administration officials that the U.S. needs to “find an off-ramp” from the war with Iran, warning that further military escalation could backfire.

According to the report, Caine warned that further escalation could achieve limited gains while exposing U.S. forces and regional allies to potentially devastating retaliation.

American President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a ground invasion plan, while the U.S. military is looking for an off-ramp.


The reported push comes as the Trump administration weighs its next steps in the conflict with Iran.


Reopening the Strait of Hormuz will depend on the United States compensating Iran for violations of the Islamabad agreement, Abbas Araghchi said, as cited by Tasnim News.


At the same time, Iran and Oman are close to an agreement on the legal and technical arrangements for vessel traffic through the strait.


Araghchi said Iran no longer accepts the previous shipping route and wants a new traffic separation system established. Because that process is technically and legally complex, the two sides are now discussing a temporary route to be used until a permanent one is agreed.


Iranian and Omani military and naval officials have already held talks based on existing maritime maps, Tasnim reported.

The negotiations are ongoing, and given the technical complexities, a temporary route is currently being worked out. In my view, we are very close to reaching a final agreement.


However, this step should not be interpreted as a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.


The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is contingent on other conditions, including the United States making amends for its violation of the understanding.



Iran's security chief Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr said the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen until the United States “corrects its behavior,” Iranian media reported Saturday.



Zolghadr, who is the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said “correcting” US behavior meant meeting a series of Iranian demands, including ending threats and military action against Iran and its allies and lifting the naval blockade.



“Correcting its behavior means that Iran must never again be threatened or humiliated, aggression against Iran and its allies must end permanently, the naval blockade must be lifted, US naval and air forces must withdraw from around Iran, war damages must be compensated, sanctions must be lifted and Iran’s frozen assets must be released,” Zolghadr said in a written message.



He said the demands also included the withdrawal of US naval and air forces from around Iran, compensation for damage from the wars, the removal of sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian assets.



“The Supreme National Security Council will never back down, whether in war or in negotiations,” he said.




Iran Rejects US backed 10-day ceasefire As IRGC Target Military Facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait with missiles and drones

Iran Rejects US backed 10-day ceasefire As IRGC Target Military Facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait with missiles and drones

Iran's Supreme Leaders 

Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed 10-day Qatari ceasefire proposal, with senior Iranian analyst and close adviser to Iran's negotiating team Mohammad Marandi dismissing the offer with a blunt message: "Don't even think about it."


The proposal reportedly called for a 10-day truce that would reopen two shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi has previously said Iran has "no plans" to resume negotiations, citing a "fundamental lack of seriousness" from the Trump administration, while Iranian officials have repeatedly said talks will not resume until the threat against Iran has ended.


Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a sharp warning to the United States, dismissing Washington’s military buildup in the region as contradictory to its public calls for de-escalation.


Ghalibaf said the United States continues to move additional military equipment into the Middle East while claiming it is seeking to stop the war, adding that Washington has “bet on our intelligence being as brief as their own IQ.” He stated that Iran has reached a stage where it fully understands what he described as American tactics and has prepared accordingly, stressing that “actions must confirm claims, not contradict them.”


Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, including Al-Sakhir Air Base and Bin Salman Port in Bahrain and Arifjan Base in Kuwait.


In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said its navy strikes formed part of what it called the 23rd wave of "Nasr 2" operations and included attacks on facilities it said were used to maintain US drones, prepare naval vessels and support special operations forces.


The Guards said the attacks inflicted heavy damage and that operations against what they described as US military targets in the region would continue.


The statement also rejected comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting Iran was running low on missiles and drones, saying it would continue launching such weapons for as long as any conflict lasted.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says negotiations with the US could be pursued based on national interests

Baghaei says intermediaries have shared messages with Tehran over recent days.

IRGC said they would deliver what they described as a "memorable lesson" to the United States if it carried out further attacks, reaffirming their support for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.


The Guards said they would not rely on US pledges, arguing that past experience had reinforced their distrust of Washington.


"If the criminal United States once again chooses the path of aggression, we remain committed to delivering the 'memorable lesson' promised by the Leader," the statement said.

Iranian President has said on Monday Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, adding that managing the home fronts is very necessary to ensure that the Iranians didn't suffer as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant.

Iran's Military spokesperson Brigadier General Akraminia said the war will go on until Iran achieves full deterrence, stressing this is based on rationality and experience—not emotion. Without it, he warned, the enemy would miscalculate and attack again.


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late on Sunday that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the war, adding that other countries need to "step up" pressure to protect global shipping. Iranian Times reported.

While rejecting the ceasefire, Tehran still dept open, diplomatic doors as Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, traveled to Pakistan on July 20, at the invitation of Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, heading a high-level delegation.

The delegation accompanying the minister includes representatives from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Roads and Urban Development, and Agriculture, as well as officials from the Law Enforcement Command (FARAJA) and the Customs Administration.


Iran's Supreme Leaders 

Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed 10-day Qatari ceasefire proposal, with senior Iranian analyst and close adviser to Iran's negotiating team Mohammad Marandi dismissing the offer with a blunt message: "Don't even think about it."


The proposal reportedly called for a 10-day truce that would reopen two shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi has previously said Iran has "no plans" to resume negotiations, citing a "fundamental lack of seriousness" from the Trump administration, while Iranian officials have repeatedly said talks will not resume until the threat against Iran has ended.


Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a sharp warning to the United States, dismissing Washington’s military buildup in the region as contradictory to its public calls for de-escalation.


Ghalibaf said the United States continues to move additional military equipment into the Middle East while claiming it is seeking to stop the war, adding that Washington has “bet on our intelligence being as brief as their own IQ.” He stated that Iran has reached a stage where it fully understands what he described as American tactics and has prepared accordingly, stressing that “actions must confirm claims, not contradict them.”


Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, including Al-Sakhir Air Base and Bin Salman Port in Bahrain and Arifjan Base in Kuwait.


In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said its navy strikes formed part of what it called the 23rd wave of "Nasr 2" operations and included attacks on facilities it said were used to maintain US drones, prepare naval vessels and support special operations forces.


The Guards said the attacks inflicted heavy damage and that operations against what they described as US military targets in the region would continue.


The statement also rejected comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting Iran was running low on missiles and drones, saying it would continue launching such weapons for as long as any conflict lasted.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says negotiations with the US could be pursued based on national interests

Baghaei says intermediaries have shared messages with Tehran over recent days.

IRGC said they would deliver what they described as a "memorable lesson" to the United States if it carried out further attacks, reaffirming their support for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.


The Guards said they would not rely on US pledges, arguing that past experience had reinforced their distrust of Washington.


"If the criminal United States once again chooses the path of aggression, we remain committed to delivering the 'memorable lesson' promised by the Leader," the statement said.

Iranian President has said on Monday Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, adding that managing the home fronts is very necessary to ensure that the Iranians didn't suffer as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant.

Iran's Military spokesperson Brigadier General Akraminia said the war will go on until Iran achieves full deterrence, stressing this is based on rationality and experience—not emotion. Without it, he warned, the enemy would miscalculate and attack again.


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late on Sunday that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the war, adding that other countries need to "step up" pressure to protect global shipping. Iranian Times reported.

While rejecting the ceasefire, Tehran still dept open, diplomatic doors as Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, traveled to Pakistan on July 20, at the invitation of Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, heading a high-level delegation.

The delegation accompanying the minister includes representatives from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Roads and Urban Development, and Agriculture, as well as officials from the Law Enforcement Command (FARAJA) and the Customs Administration.


Second US F-35 shot down over Iran as Pentagon fires 3 generals in one day

Second US F-35 shot down over Iran as Pentagon fires 3 generals in one day


A second US fifth-generation F-35 was struck and downed over central Iran by a new IRGC Aerospace Force air-defense system," a spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced.

The $100 million stealth jet meets its match. United States has not make any official statement as regards the fatality of the stealth bomber facing Iranian brutality.

According to a report by the NYT, a second US Air Force combat aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday, with the pilot safely rescued, the New York Times reported, citing two US officials.

The aircraft, an A-10 Warthog, went down near the Strait of Hormuz around the same time an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, the report said.

Officials provided few details about the A-10 crash, including how and where it occurred, the report said.


However, the US President Donald Trump is retiring three army generals. This cannot be unconnected to the opposition against ground invasion of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, is retiring midterm, the chief Pentagon spokesman announced.

Christopher LaNeve, who previously served as Pete Hegseth's military aide and commanded the 82nd Airborne Division, will serve as acting chief, according to a CBS report.

Additionally, Training and Transformation Command Gen. David Hodne and Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. were fired by the Secretary of War, according to Reuters, citing sources.

Hegseth has now replaced nearly the entire Joint Chiefs; only the chiefs of the Marine Corps and the Space Force remain.

The Pentagon never gives any reason. When they go silent, it's because the truth is too damned to say out loud.


It was rumoured that the generals looked at the ground invasion plan and said no to the Trump's unintelligent plans against the regional power, the Persians.


So they were fired. Every general still standing now agree to the invasion, or leave. The professional judgment that was protecting you from boots on Iranian soil just got purged.

The real war hasn't even started yet.

Pakistan-led efforts to broker a U.S.–Iran cease-fire have stalled, with Iran rejecting talks in Islamabad and U.S. demands.

Türkiye and Egypt are now exploring alternative venues, including Doha and Istanbul, to revive negotiations.

A second US fifth-generation F-35 was struck and downed over central Iran by a new IRGC Aerospace Force air-defense system," a spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters announced.

The $100 million stealth jet meets its match. United States has not make any official statement as regards the fatality of the stealth bomber facing Iranian brutality.

According to a report by the NYT, a second US Air Force combat aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday, with the pilot safely rescued, the New York Times reported, citing two US officials.

The aircraft, an A-10 Warthog, went down near the Strait of Hormuz around the same time an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, the report said.

Officials provided few details about the A-10 crash, including how and where it occurred, the report said.


However, the US President Donald Trump is retiring three army generals. This cannot be unconnected to the opposition against ground invasion of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, is retiring midterm, the chief Pentagon spokesman announced.

Christopher LaNeve, who previously served as Pete Hegseth's military aide and commanded the 82nd Airborne Division, will serve as acting chief, according to a CBS report.

Additionally, Training and Transformation Command Gen. David Hodne and Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. were fired by the Secretary of War, according to Reuters, citing sources.

Hegseth has now replaced nearly the entire Joint Chiefs; only the chiefs of the Marine Corps and the Space Force remain.

The Pentagon never gives any reason. When they go silent, it's because the truth is too damned to say out loud.


It was rumoured that the generals looked at the ground invasion plan and said no to the Trump's unintelligent plans against the regional power, the Persians.


So they were fired. Every general still standing now agree to the invasion, or leave. The professional judgment that was protecting you from boots on Iranian soil just got purged.

The real war hasn't even started yet.

Pakistan-led efforts to broker a U.S.–Iran cease-fire have stalled, with Iran rejecting talks in Islamabad and U.S. demands.

Türkiye and Egypt are now exploring alternative venues, including Doha and Istanbul, to revive negotiations.

Russian Foreign Ministry calls US and Israeli attack on Iran an 'IRRESPONSIBLE MOVE'

Russian Foreign Ministry calls US and Israeli attack on Iran an 'IRRESPONSIBLE MOVE'


 The Foreign Ministry of Russia Federation has called US and Israeli attack on Iran an 'IRRESPONSIBLE MOVE'

The ministry described the US and Israeli bombing of Iran as a premeditated and unprovoked act of armed aggression

According to the statement, the responsibility for the negative consequences of this man-made crisis lies entirely with the US and Israel. The motives behind the US and Israeli attacks on Iran have nothing to do with the preservation of non-proliferation


"The US and Israel cannot fail to understand that their actions in escalating the situation in the Middle East push the region towards acquiring new weapons."


Moscow expresses concern over the serial nature of destabilizing US strikes on the international legal foundations of the global order.


Russia demands the immediate return of the situation around Iran to a diplomatic resolution.


Moscow is ready to assist in finding peaceful solutions in the Middle East based on international law and mutual respect. The statement said.


U.S, Israeli joint military strikes against Iran have been met with immediate retaliatory strikes on US military bases in the middle east including the headquarters in Bahrain.



Source: Sputnik 


 The Foreign Ministry of Russia Federation has called US and Israeli attack on Iran an 'IRRESPONSIBLE MOVE'

The ministry described the US and Israeli bombing of Iran as a premeditated and unprovoked act of armed aggression

According to the statement, the responsibility for the negative consequences of this man-made crisis lies entirely with the US and Israel. The motives behind the US and Israeli attacks on Iran have nothing to do with the preservation of non-proliferation


"The US and Israel cannot fail to understand that their actions in escalating the situation in the Middle East push the region towards acquiring new weapons."


Moscow expresses concern over the serial nature of destabilizing US strikes on the international legal foundations of the global order.


Russia demands the immediate return of the situation around Iran to a diplomatic resolution.


Moscow is ready to assist in finding peaceful solutions in the Middle East based on international law and mutual respect. The statement said.


U.S, Israeli joint military strikes against Iran have been met with immediate retaliatory strikes on US military bases in the middle east including the headquarters in Bahrain.



Source: Sputnik 

Near Impossible to Reach Any Deal: US Military Prepares for Potential Weeks-Long Operations Against Iran

Near Impossible to Reach Any Deal: US Military Prepares for Potential Weeks-Long Operations Against Iran

Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program next week, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said Saturday. Oman, which welcomed the first round of indirect talks on Feb. 6, will host the talks.


(Reuters) — Two U.S. officials told Reuters that the American military is preparing for the possibility of sustained operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack. Such operations could escalate into a far more dangerous conflict than either country has experienced before.


The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of planning, said the developments increase the risks to ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts.


U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to meet with Iranian representatives in Geneva on Tuesday, with Oman acting as mediator. Earlier Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that although Trump prefers a deal with Tehran, achieving one is “extremely difficult.”


U.S. officials confirmed Friday that the Pentagon will deploy an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East, along with thousands of troops, fighter jets, missile destroyers, and other firepower capable of conducting and defending attacks.


In a speech at a North Carolina base Friday, Trump said: “It’s been difficult to reach an agreement” with Iran. He added: “Sometimes you have to feel fear. That’s the only thing that will really solve the problem.” Trump also suggested the possibility of regime change in Iran, stating: “That seems to be the best that can happen,” without naming potential leaders.


Trump has historically expressed skepticism about deploying ground troops, saying last year: “The last thing you want is to use ground forces.” Current U.S. deployments in the region indicate a focus on air and naval strikes, though special operations forces remain an option, as demonstrated by recent operations in Venezuela.


White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated: “President Trump is keeping all options on the table regarding Iran. He listens to various viewpoints but makes the final decision based on what is best for our country and national security.” The Pentagon declined to comment.


Officials noted that current planning is more complex than before. U.S. forces could target Iranian governmental and security facilities, not just nuclear infrastructure, though details were not disclosed. Experts warn that the risks to U.S. troops would be significant, given Iran’s extensive missile arsenal, and that Iranian retaliatory strikes could trigger a broader regional conflict. The U.S. anticipates Iranian responses, potentially resulting in prolonged exchanges of attacks.


Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes on Iran over its nuclear and missile programs and domestic repression. The Revolutionary Guard has warned that any attacks on Iranian soil could lead to retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases. The U.S. maintains military bases across the Middle East, including in Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Turkey.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Trump in Washington Wednesday, stating that any deal with Iran “must include critical elements for Israel.” Iran has expressed willingness to discuss restrictions on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, but has ruled out linking this to missile limitations

Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program next week, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said Saturday. Oman, which welcomed the first round of indirect talks on Feb. 6, will host the talks.


(Reuters) — Two U.S. officials told Reuters that the American military is preparing for the possibility of sustained operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack. Such operations could escalate into a far more dangerous conflict than either country has experienced before.


The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of planning, said the developments increase the risks to ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts.


U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to meet with Iranian representatives in Geneva on Tuesday, with Oman acting as mediator. Earlier Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that although Trump prefers a deal with Tehran, achieving one is “extremely difficult.”


U.S. officials confirmed Friday that the Pentagon will deploy an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East, along with thousands of troops, fighter jets, missile destroyers, and other firepower capable of conducting and defending attacks.


In a speech at a North Carolina base Friday, Trump said: “It’s been difficult to reach an agreement” with Iran. He added: “Sometimes you have to feel fear. That’s the only thing that will really solve the problem.” Trump also suggested the possibility of regime change in Iran, stating: “That seems to be the best that can happen,” without naming potential leaders.


Trump has historically expressed skepticism about deploying ground troops, saying last year: “The last thing you want is to use ground forces.” Current U.S. deployments in the region indicate a focus on air and naval strikes, though special operations forces remain an option, as demonstrated by recent operations in Venezuela.


White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated: “President Trump is keeping all options on the table regarding Iran. He listens to various viewpoints but makes the final decision based on what is best for our country and national security.” The Pentagon declined to comment.


Officials noted that current planning is more complex than before. U.S. forces could target Iranian governmental and security facilities, not just nuclear infrastructure, though details were not disclosed. Experts warn that the risks to U.S. troops would be significant, given Iran’s extensive missile arsenal, and that Iranian retaliatory strikes could trigger a broader regional conflict. The U.S. anticipates Iranian responses, potentially resulting in prolonged exchanges of attacks.


Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes on Iran over its nuclear and missile programs and domestic repression. The Revolutionary Guard has warned that any attacks on Iranian soil could lead to retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases. The U.S. maintains military bases across the Middle East, including in Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Turkey.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Trump in Washington Wednesday, stating that any deal with Iran “must include critical elements for Israel.” Iran has expressed willingness to discuss restrictions on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, but has ruled out linking this to missile limitations

US confirms deployment of small team of troops to Nigeria — reports

US confirms deployment of small team of troops to Nigeria — reports


The United States has sent a small group of soldiers to Nigeria, the first confirmed ground presence since December airstrikes, Reuters reported.

 
U.S. Africa Command’s Gen. Dagvin Anderson said the move came after recent talks in Rome with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

APC led federal government was voted in 2015 to primarily end insurgence, create jobs and improve the economy.  However, under the APC leadership, insecurity knows no bounds, multiple Terrorists group emanated as the government was less concerned about the protection of lives and properties of the citizens.

Insecurity has since becomes a multi dimensional business for the political and military elites. Billions of dollars have been allocated to fight the menace of terrorism. 

The Nigeria's government has not addressed the country on the cost implications of the American intervention. 

However, US President Donald Trump's intervention and bombing of the islamists Terrorists in Sokoto in the Christmas Eve was a relief to many Nigerians. 

This deployment of the US troops marks the first confirmed U.S. boots on the ground in Nigeria and a significant escalation of American military involvement in the Nigeria's fight against the terrorists ravaging the the country.

The public deserves clarity on scope, mission, and legal authority.


The United States has sent a small group of soldiers to Nigeria, the first confirmed ground presence since December airstrikes, Reuters reported.

 
U.S. Africa Command’s Gen. Dagvin Anderson said the move came after recent talks in Rome with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

APC led federal government was voted in 2015 to primarily end insurgence, create jobs and improve the economy.  However, under the APC leadership, insecurity knows no bounds, multiple Terrorists group emanated as the government was less concerned about the protection of lives and properties of the citizens.

Insecurity has since becomes a multi dimensional business for the political and military elites. Billions of dollars have been allocated to fight the menace of terrorism. 

The Nigeria's government has not addressed the country on the cost implications of the American intervention. 

However, US President Donald Trump's intervention and bombing of the islamists Terrorists in Sokoto in the Christmas Eve was a relief to many Nigerians. 

This deployment of the US troops marks the first confirmed U.S. boots on the ground in Nigeria and a significant escalation of American military involvement in the Nigeria's fight against the terrorists ravaging the the country.

The public deserves clarity on scope, mission, and legal authority.

Iran Announces Maximum Security Measures, Says Nuclear weapons Not Needed To Defend the Islamic Republic

Iran Announces Maximum Security Measures, Says Nuclear weapons Not Needed To Defend the Islamic Republic


Tehran authorities have announced maximum alert measures, including plans to use underground parking areas and metro stations as shelters.

Reports also say senior officials are relocating to protected facilities, while the military continues to expand its drone capabilities for surveillance, defense, and electronic warfare.

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization chief Mohammad Eslami says, There is no place for nuclear weapons in our military doctrine. Iran maintains its defense capabilities without the need for nuclear arms.


Preparing for a possible US attacks, the head of Tehran’s Crisis Management Authority stated that 82 metro stations in the capital have been designated as shelters and are currently being equipped with basic living supplies.


While 300 parking facilities at commercial and administrative centers have been designated as shelters, with capacity to accommodate up to 2.5 million people.


US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing, but the Gulf countries cannot be informed about them.


Meanwhile, reports by Axios  quoting senior Iranian officials saying that progress has been made toward launching negotiations with the United States.


Egypt, Russia, Turkey, and Qatar are supporting the talks in an effort to prevent a full-scale war in the Middle East.


Satellite images in the last 12hours show the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln departing the Sea of Oman and heading back toward the Indian Ocean, according to Sentinel-2 data. The U.S. aircraft carrier withdraws from the Gulf of Oman and repositions in the Arabian Sea.


The Prime Minister of Qatar conducted an urgent 2-hour visit to Iran, reportedly to deliver a message on behalf of the United States.


During the visit, he met with President Pezeshkian and Araghchi, signaling high-level diplomatic engagement amid ongoing regional tensions.


A U.S military analyst has warned that Tehran has the ability to cause serious damage to Israel and U.S. military bases, according to reports!


Scott Ritter, a  former UN weapons inspector and former U.S. officer said Iran is clearly a major power in the region. Iran has the ability to shut down the region’s energy production whenever it wants. 

Iran can cause devastating damage to U.S. military bases, which could result in the deaths of hundreds or even thousands of American soldiers.


 And Iran could carry out decisive attacks on Israel that would weaken its ability to survive and make the land unlivable for millions of its residents.” 

This is reality against the western media propaganda os the United States and Israel. For instance ,Israel's claim that its aerial defense systems are top-notch and would bring down all of Iran's missiles. The narrative was widely accepted until the 12-day Israeli -Iranian war when Tehran surprised everyone, including the US. 


Iran's missiles hit many Israeli infrastructure targets until Israel couldn't keep up with the pressure, but had to propose for an urgent ceasefire.


As part of their image sanitization, Israel launched a campaign trying to push a narrative about how it won the war.  A few months later, among the US/Israel proposals in the new Iranian deal, they are currently pushing the issue of ballistic missiles. 


They want Iran's missiles to have a range limited to 500 kilometers.  This is telling, given that the 12-day war exposed Israel's limits and weaknesses. 


If Iranian missiles were as ineffective as the Western media portrays, why are Israel and the US pushing such proposals? 


As regards the ongoing negotiations as announced by Donald Trump, Iranian Foreign Ministry wants US to lift economic sanctions from Iran until new agreement is reached based on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. 


Tehran has insisted that Iran will never backdown from achieving nuclear energy goals and continues its nuclear use into Medical, Electricity, Naval submarines and Space Explorations.


Tehran authorities have announced maximum alert measures, including plans to use underground parking areas and metro stations as shelters.

Reports also say senior officials are relocating to protected facilities, while the military continues to expand its drone capabilities for surveillance, defense, and electronic warfare.

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization chief Mohammad Eslami says, There is no place for nuclear weapons in our military doctrine. Iran maintains its defense capabilities without the need for nuclear arms.


Preparing for a possible US attacks, the head of Tehran’s Crisis Management Authority stated that 82 metro stations in the capital have been designated as shelters and are currently being equipped with basic living supplies.


While 300 parking facilities at commercial and administrative centers have been designated as shelters, with capacity to accommodate up to 2.5 million people.


US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing, but the Gulf countries cannot be informed about them.


Meanwhile, reports by Axios  quoting senior Iranian officials saying that progress has been made toward launching negotiations with the United States.


Egypt, Russia, Turkey, and Qatar are supporting the talks in an effort to prevent a full-scale war in the Middle East.


Satellite images in the last 12hours show the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln departing the Sea of Oman and heading back toward the Indian Ocean, according to Sentinel-2 data. The U.S. aircraft carrier withdraws from the Gulf of Oman and repositions in the Arabian Sea.


The Prime Minister of Qatar conducted an urgent 2-hour visit to Iran, reportedly to deliver a message on behalf of the United States.


During the visit, he met with President Pezeshkian and Araghchi, signaling high-level diplomatic engagement amid ongoing regional tensions.


A U.S military analyst has warned that Tehran has the ability to cause serious damage to Israel and U.S. military bases, according to reports!


Scott Ritter, a  former UN weapons inspector and former U.S. officer said Iran is clearly a major power in the region. Iran has the ability to shut down the region’s energy production whenever it wants. 

Iran can cause devastating damage to U.S. military bases, which could result in the deaths of hundreds or even thousands of American soldiers.


 And Iran could carry out decisive attacks on Israel that would weaken its ability to survive and make the land unlivable for millions of its residents.” 

This is reality against the western media propaganda os the United States and Israel. For instance ,Israel's claim that its aerial defense systems are top-notch and would bring down all of Iran's missiles. The narrative was widely accepted until the 12-day Israeli -Iranian war when Tehran surprised everyone, including the US. 


Iran's missiles hit many Israeli infrastructure targets until Israel couldn't keep up with the pressure, but had to propose for an urgent ceasefire.


As part of their image sanitization, Israel launched a campaign trying to push a narrative about how it won the war.  A few months later, among the US/Israel proposals in the new Iranian deal, they are currently pushing the issue of ballistic missiles. 


They want Iran's missiles to have a range limited to 500 kilometers.  This is telling, given that the 12-day war exposed Israel's limits and weaknesses. 


If Iranian missiles were as ineffective as the Western media portrays, why are Israel and the US pushing such proposals? 


As regards the ongoing negotiations as announced by Donald Trump, Iranian Foreign Ministry wants US to lift economic sanctions from Iran until new agreement is reached based on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program. 


Tehran has insisted that Iran will never backdown from achieving nuclear energy goals and continues its nuclear use into Medical, Electricity, Naval submarines and Space Explorations.

US President Donald Trump says Iran is in contact with the US but warns diplomacy may fail

US President Donald Trump says Iran is in contact with the US but warns diplomacy may fail


 The American President Donald Trump has said Iran is in contact with the United States but warns diplomacy may fail. He told the Fox News.


Key lines from Trump on Fox News:

• “Iran is talking to us. We’ll see if we can do something.”
• “Last time, negotiations didn’t work.”
• “We can’t tell our Gulf allies the plan.”
• “Telling them could be worse than telling the press.”

 Message: talks may be happening, but nothing is promised and plans stay classified.


Already Terhan is conducting live fire naval drilling with Chinese and Russian navies in the straight of Hormuz.

Iran warned that any attack from US will only set the entire middle east on fire. Iran on Saturday launched live-fire naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz near U.S. warships, sharply escalating tensions in the strategic Arabian Gulf waterway.


 The two-day exercises come amid rising confrontations between Tehran and Washington, with U.S. Central Command warning Iran against unsafe maneuvers that could endanger international shipping or American forces. Global markets and diplomatic capitals are on alert as the world watches the delicate balance in this crucial oil transit corridor.


On negotiations, Iran's authorities said the Islamic Republic is ready for fair and equitable negotiations with the United States not to be dictated to. No talks have been formally arranged yet.


 The American President Donald Trump has said Iran is in contact with the United States but warns diplomacy may fail. He told the Fox News.


Key lines from Trump on Fox News:

• “Iran is talking to us. We’ll see if we can do something.”
• “Last time, negotiations didn’t work.”
• “We can’t tell our Gulf allies the plan.”
• “Telling them could be worse than telling the press.”

 Message: talks may be happening, but nothing is promised and plans stay classified.


Already Terhan is conducting live fire naval drilling with Chinese and Russian navies in the straight of Hormuz.

Iran warned that any attack from US will only set the entire middle east on fire. Iran on Saturday launched live-fire naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz near U.S. warships, sharply escalating tensions in the strategic Arabian Gulf waterway.


 The two-day exercises come amid rising confrontations between Tehran and Washington, with U.S. Central Command warning Iran against unsafe maneuvers that could endanger international shipping or American forces. Global markets and diplomatic capitals are on alert as the world watches the delicate balance in this crucial oil transit corridor.


On negotiations, Iran's authorities said the Islamic Republic is ready for fair and equitable negotiations with the United States not to be dictated to. No talks have been formally arranged yet.

Saudi Arabia to Trump: Strike Iran or you will see Tehran grow stronger.

Saudi Arabia to Trump: Strike Iran or you will see Tehran grow stronger.


Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman made it clear in a statement during a special briefing session in Washington yesterday Friday.


Prince Khalid bin Salman told the audience, including heads of research centers and American officials, that if President Trump does not carry out his repeated threats to strike Iran, "that will only lead to emboldening the regime", and that Tehran will come out of it stronger. 


This represents a notable shift in the tone of the public Saudi position, which emphasized de-escalation, opposition to the broader war, and refused to allow the United States to use Saudi airspace or land to strike against Iran.


- Source Axios


Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman made it clear in a statement during a special briefing session in Washington yesterday Friday.


Prince Khalid bin Salman told the audience, including heads of research centers and American officials, that if President Trump does not carry out his repeated threats to strike Iran, "that will only lead to emboldening the regime", and that Tehran will come out of it stronger. 


This represents a notable shift in the tone of the public Saudi position, which emphasized de-escalation, opposition to the broader war, and refused to allow the United States to use Saudi airspace or land to strike against Iran.


- Source Axios

War Against Terrorism: US Military Considering Plans For Potential Strikes in Nigeria, 3 options on the table

War Against Terrorism: US Military Considering Plans For Potential Strikes in Nigeria, 3 options on the table


The United States military has reportedly drafted contingency plans for possible military action in Nigeria following an order from President Donald Trump to "prepare to intervene" and protect Christians from attacks by Islamic militants. 


The plans, according to a source was submitted by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) to the Department of War include three options.

The first option is a 'Heavy Option'  Wich will involve deploying an aircraft carrier strike group to the Gulf of Guinea and launching fighter jets or long-range bombers to hit militant targets deep inside northern Nigeria.


The second option is termed 'Medium Option'. This option will employ targeted drone strikes using MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator drones against known militant camps, convoys, and vehicles.


While the third option  called 'Light Option' will operate on providing and  Supporting Nigerian forces through intelligence sharing and logistics which will also activate joint operations against Boko Haram and other Islamist groups in the country.


Meanwhile, top military officials admit that limited airstrikes or drone operations may not end Nigeria's decades-long insurgency, and a full-scale campaign similar to Iraq or Afghanistan is unlikely. The Nigerian government has expressed concerns about US interference, emphasizing respect for Nigeria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.


Nigerians have been suffering hells in the hands of different militias and Islamic terrorists groups since the Boko Haram onslaught that started in Borno State in 2009. ISWAP, bandits, herdsmen and many other armed groups have exterminated many innocent lives. APC government was enthroned in 2015 on the background of promises to end insecurity, end hunger and creation of million jobs per annum.

 

Both the incumbent Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his predecessor Major General Muhammadu Buhari have failed to genuinely fight the insurgency as government officials and military officers involved in proxy negotiations with the Terrorists.

Amnesty was reportedly offered to many of the so called repentant terrorists. The military becomes more ineffective as many of them too were reported to have been absolved into the military while the Victims of terrorism were never cared for and the displaced remained in various IDPs. The genocide and displacement are also aimed at taken over of the conquered areas by the bandits, Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen. Certainly there are enablers in APC led federal government as well as security apparatus of the Nigerian State. 


Non Muslim communities have been the primary targets. Hence the claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria.


The United States military has reportedly drafted contingency plans for possible military action in Nigeria following an order from President Donald Trump to "prepare to intervene" and protect Christians from attacks by Islamic militants. 


The plans, according to a source was submitted by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) to the Department of War include three options.

The first option is a 'Heavy Option'  Wich will involve deploying an aircraft carrier strike group to the Gulf of Guinea and launching fighter jets or long-range bombers to hit militant targets deep inside northern Nigeria.


The second option is termed 'Medium Option'. This option will employ targeted drone strikes using MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator drones against known militant camps, convoys, and vehicles.


While the third option  called 'Light Option' will operate on providing and  Supporting Nigerian forces through intelligence sharing and logistics which will also activate joint operations against Boko Haram and other Islamist groups in the country.


Meanwhile, top military officials admit that limited airstrikes or drone operations may not end Nigeria's decades-long insurgency, and a full-scale campaign similar to Iraq or Afghanistan is unlikely. The Nigerian government has expressed concerns about US interference, emphasizing respect for Nigeria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.


Nigerians have been suffering hells in the hands of different militias and Islamic terrorists groups since the Boko Haram onslaught that started in Borno State in 2009. ISWAP, bandits, herdsmen and many other armed groups have exterminated many innocent lives. APC government was enthroned in 2015 on the background of promises to end insecurity, end hunger and creation of million jobs per annum.

 

Both the incumbent Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his predecessor Major General Muhammadu Buhari have failed to genuinely fight the insurgency as government officials and military officers involved in proxy negotiations with the Terrorists.

Amnesty was reportedly offered to many of the so called repentant terrorists. The military becomes more ineffective as many of them too were reported to have been absolved into the military while the Victims of terrorism were never cared for and the displaced remained in various IDPs. The genocide and displacement are also aimed at taken over of the conquered areas by the bandits, Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen. Certainly there are enablers in APC led federal government as well as security apparatus of the Nigerian State. 


Non Muslim communities have been the primary targets. Hence the claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

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