They say many Western volunteers and contractors from the US, UK, Germany, Canada and elsewhere left after late 2025 and were replaced by lower-cost recruits from Latin America, especially Colombia.
Other sources confirmed that there were recruits from some African countries too.
They say many Western volunteers and contractors from the US, UK, Germany, Canada and elsewhere left after late 2025 and were replaced by lower-cost recruits from Latin America, especially Colombia.
Other sources confirmed that there were recruits from some African countries too.
The ballistic missiles were reportedly launched from Yemen, though the Houthis have yet to formally claim the attack.
Iranian state media claims the target was a Saudi Aramco oil facility. Saudi authorities have not confirmed. If verified, this would be another direct hit on critical energy infrastructure in one of the most strategically vital regions on Earth says Val, Daniel
According to reports, Houthis have recently warned Saudi actions “will not go unanswered”
The Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement warned that recent Saudi actions will not go unanswered, Tasnim reported, citing the group’s political bureau.
Ansar Allah said the deterrence equation set by Yemen’s people, leadership and armed forces remains “clear and fixed.”
“Siege for siege, ports for ports, escalation for escalation,” the movement said, warning that continued aggression would only bring further losses for the aggressors.
According to Reuters citing Greek security sources, Saudi air defenses, reportedly operated by Greek personnel, intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen toward oil facilities in Yanbu.
The incident has drawn renewed attention to the role of foreign military personnel supporting Gulf air-defense operations, as Riyadh continues relying on international partnerships to protect key energy infrastructure from regional missile threats.
Earlier the Saudi led Coalition Joint Forces Command said the coalition carried out a “proportionate military response operation” in Yemen’s Hodeidah, adding that it will continue to take the necessary measures to protect ships.
United States is correctly pressuring Iran to stop the Houthisfrom further attacks against Saudi Arabia. US has not carried out strikes against Iran in the last 24 hours for the first time
The US next attacks may be be the start of large scale strikes against Tehran or continue diplomacy through Pakistan to minimize exclamation in the region as Saudi is no longer exception.
The ballistic missiles were reportedly launched from Yemen, though the Houthis have yet to formally claim the attack.
Iranian state media claims the target was a Saudi Aramco oil facility. Saudi authorities have not confirmed. If verified, this would be another direct hit on critical energy infrastructure in one of the most strategically vital regions on Earth says Val, Daniel
According to reports, Houthis have recently warned Saudi actions “will not go unanswered”
The Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement warned that recent Saudi actions will not go unanswered, Tasnim reported, citing the group’s political bureau.
Ansar Allah said the deterrence equation set by Yemen’s people, leadership and armed forces remains “clear and fixed.”
“Siege for siege, ports for ports, escalation for escalation,” the movement said, warning that continued aggression would only bring further losses for the aggressors.
According to Reuters citing Greek security sources, Saudi air defenses, reportedly operated by Greek personnel, intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen toward oil facilities in Yanbu.
The incident has drawn renewed attention to the role of foreign military personnel supporting Gulf air-defense operations, as Riyadh continues relying on international partnerships to protect key energy infrastructure from regional missile threats.
Earlier the Saudi led Coalition Joint Forces Command said the coalition carried out a “proportionate military response operation” in Yemen’s Hodeidah, adding that it will continue to take the necessary measures to protect ships.
United States is correctly pressuring Iran to stop the Houthisfrom further attacks against Saudi Arabia. US has not carried out strikes against Iran in the last 24 hours for the first time
The US next attacks may be be the start of large scale strikes against Tehran or continue diplomacy through Pakistan to minimize exclamation in the region as Saudi is no longer exception.
European countries' ambassadors in Tehran remain in a highly volatile diplomatic state, with personnel deployments frequently shifting due to escalating regional conflicts and diplomatic disputes with Iran.
The departure of British diplomats from Tehran was part of a U.S. psychological warfare campaign and was coordinated directly with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a phone call with the British Foreign Secretary.
On Monday evening, July 20, European ambassadors stationed in Tehran gathered at the residence of the French ambassador at his invitation. The meeting was also attended by the deputy head of the South Korean embassy, a senior New Zealand diplomat, and the Japanese ambassador. During the session, the French ambassador criticized Iran’s several-hour detention of two French diplomats and called for the diplomatic community to support the French Embassy.
The British chargé d’affaires, while expressing support for the French ambassador, stated that he intended to leave Iran within the coming days. He emphasized that the United States expects its partners to cooperate in exerting political pressure on Iran. Nevertheless, several ambassadors openly opposed the idea.
In a joking remark, the French ambassador said: “Apparently our British friends suspect that the Iranians are preparing a strong reaction to the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and therefore they want to stay out of the Iranians’ sight for a while in a dignified manner—especially since it is now August, when most embassy staff normally go on summer vacation anyway.”
The French ambassador also added: “What I can do is make the departure of the two diplomats whom the Iranians detained a news story, and in any case they were already scheduled to leave Iran. Two other diplomats were supposed to go on vacation on July 29, so we can simply say they are leaving a little earlier.”
The German ambassador said: “I am scheduled to present my credentials to the President of Iran on Wednesday, so our departure at this time would not be in our interest.”
On the sidelines of the gathering, the German ambassador told one of the ambassadors from Eastern Europe that he was dissatisfied with the British ambassador’s “overbearing” proposal and called the move “childish.” According to him, Britain was acting preemptively because it was aware of Iran’s plan to expel several British diplomats in response to Britain’s designation of the IRGC as a national security threat.
European countries' ambassadors in Tehran remain in a highly volatile diplomatic state, with personnel deployments frequently shifting due to escalating regional conflicts and diplomatic disputes with Iran.
The departure of British diplomats from Tehran was part of a U.S. psychological warfare campaign and was coordinated directly with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a phone call with the British Foreign Secretary.
On Monday evening, July 20, European ambassadors stationed in Tehran gathered at the residence of the French ambassador at his invitation. The meeting was also attended by the deputy head of the South Korean embassy, a senior New Zealand diplomat, and the Japanese ambassador. During the session, the French ambassador criticized Iran’s several-hour detention of two French diplomats and called for the diplomatic community to support the French Embassy.
The British chargé d’affaires, while expressing support for the French ambassador, stated that he intended to leave Iran within the coming days. He emphasized that the United States expects its partners to cooperate in exerting political pressure on Iran. Nevertheless, several ambassadors openly opposed the idea.
In a joking remark, the French ambassador said: “Apparently our British friends suspect that the Iranians are preparing a strong reaction to the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and therefore they want to stay out of the Iranians’ sight for a while in a dignified manner—especially since it is now August, when most embassy staff normally go on summer vacation anyway.”
The French ambassador also added: “What I can do is make the departure of the two diplomats whom the Iranians detained a news story, and in any case they were already scheduled to leave Iran. Two other diplomats were supposed to go on vacation on July 29, so we can simply say they are leaving a little earlier.”
The German ambassador said: “I am scheduled to present my credentials to the President of Iran on Wednesday, so our departure at this time would not be in our interest.”
On the sidelines of the gathering, the German ambassador told one of the ambassadors from Eastern Europe that he was dissatisfied with the British ambassador’s “overbearing” proposal and called the move “childish.” According to him, Britain was acting preemptively because it was aware of Iran’s plan to expel several British diplomats in response to Britain’s designation of the IRGC as a national security threat.
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She called the plan highly unrealistic, noting that any factory would be a priority target for Russian attacks, making it impossible to launch production.
US President Donald Trump had during the NATO submit in Turkey promised the Ukrainian leaders the license to produce the American defense system at home.
The Patriot anti-aircraft missiles have been of very little or no effect before the Russian air campaigns in it's special military operations.
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She called the plan highly unrealistic, noting that any factory would be a priority target for Russian attacks, making it impossible to launch production.
US President Donald Trump had during the NATO submit in Turkey promised the Ukrainian leaders the license to produce the American defense system at home.
The Patriot anti-aircraft missiles have been of very little or no effect before the Russian air campaigns in it's special military operations.
Trump said the world should tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Russian Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal."
"I'm surprised that Zelensky doesn't want to make a deal. Tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Putin is ready to make a deal."
It's much harder to reach an agreement with Zelensky.
He also stated that Zelensky is the last person from whom the US needs help in defending against Iranian drones.
Trump said the world should tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Russian Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal."
"I'm surprised that Zelensky doesn't want to make a deal. Tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Putin is ready to make a deal."
It's much harder to reach an agreement with Zelensky.
He also stated that Zelensky is the last person from whom the US needs help in defending against Iranian drones.
I condemn the military escalation in the Middle East today.
The strikes by the US & Israel against Iran & the subsequent attacks by Iran undermine international security.
These actions carry the risk of igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the most volatile region of the world.
Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.
The @UN Charter provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace & security.
Guterres told an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that "everything must be done to prevent a further escalation."
Guterres stated that he was 'not in a position' to confirm Ali Khamenei's death, and that he deeply regretted the 'squandered' opportunity for diplomacy.
Official Message From The IRGC.
The third and fourth waves have begun with more advanced missiles than the operation true promise 3.
The IRGC Public issued a statement stating: The third and fourth waves of the Operation True promise 4 have been launched continuously against the extensive military and security targets of the United States and the Zionist regime, with more advanced missiles than the operation true promise 3 and in a more precise and ferocious manner.
The Israeli army naval base in Haifa Port, the regime's warship anchorage in Haifa, the Ramat David air base, the regime's Ministry of War in the Hakeryat area, the Beit Shams military-industrial complex, and the Ishtod military industries center are among the targets during the third and fourth waves.
I condemn the military escalation in the Middle East today.
The strikes by the US & Israel against Iran & the subsequent attacks by Iran undermine international security.
These actions carry the risk of igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the most volatile region of the world.
Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.
The @UN Charter provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace & security.
Guterres told an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that "everything must be done to prevent a further escalation."
Guterres stated that he was 'not in a position' to confirm Ali Khamenei's death, and that he deeply regretted the 'squandered' opportunity for diplomacy.
Official Message From The IRGC.
The third and fourth waves have begun with more advanced missiles than the operation true promise 3.
The IRGC Public issued a statement stating: The third and fourth waves of the Operation True promise 4 have been launched continuously against the extensive military and security targets of the United States and the Zionist regime, with more advanced missiles than the operation true promise 3 and in a more precise and ferocious manner.
The Israeli army naval base in Haifa Port, the regime's warship anchorage in Haifa, the Ramat David air base, the regime's Ministry of War in the Hakeryat area, the Beit Shams military-industrial complex, and the Ishtod military industries center are among the targets during the third and fourth waves.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya who is the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 81 Division said the event drew senior military officers, government representatives, family members, and well wishers, including representatives of the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Chief of Defence Staff.
The commemoration featured special prayers, a wreath laying ceremony and a ceremonial gun salute in honour of Late Colonel Taiwo’s exemplary service and sacrifice. Speakers described him as a disciplined, visionary officer who made enduring contributions to strengthening the Nigerian Army’s logistics framework.
In his vote of thanks, Major General Ahmed Taiwo (Rtd), speaking on behalf of the family, expressed deep appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for supporting the memorial and thanked the Nigerian Army and the Corps of Supply and Transport for preserving the late father’s legacy. The Ceremony concluded with a call for serving personnel to uphold the values of professionalism, dedication and selfless service that defined the late Colonel Taiwo’s career.
Streets in Jos, Plateau State, Ilorin, Kwara State and elsewhere were named after the Ogbomosho born late military officer.
Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo served as the Military Governor of Kwara State from 1975 to 1976.
Born in Wushishi, Niger State, ge grew up in Kagara and was sometimes called Ibrahim Kagara while he was in school.
Taiwo's father was of Ogbomosho ancestry.
MILITARY CAREER
Taiwo joined the military in 1961. During the Civil War, he was head of the transport and supplies division of the Nigerian Army.
NIGERIAN COUNTER-COUP OF JULY 1966
Taiwo, then a captain with the Lagos Garrison in Yaba, was one of the many officers (including 2nd Lieutenant Sani Abacha, Lieutenant Muhammadu Buhari, Lieutenant Ibrahim Bako, Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Muhammed and Major Theophilus Danjuma, among others) who staged what became known as the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966 because of grievances they felt towards the administration of General Aguiyi Ironsi's government, which quelled the 15 January 1966 coup.
NIGERIAN MILITARY COUP OF 1975
Taiwo played a central role in the coup that ousted Yakubu Gowon and brought Murtala Mohammed to power, under cover of his supply and transport duties in the army, working closely with Lieutenant Colonel Muhammadu Buhari.
VICTIM OF 1976 MILITARY COUP
Taiwo was the military governor of Kwara State during the failed coup of 13 February 1976, in which the then head of state, General Murtala Mohammed, was assassinated. Taiwo was also killed by the coup plotters because of his alliance with Mohammed. General Olusegun Obasanjo was later appointed as head of state, keeping the rest of General Murtala Mohammed's chain of command in place.
PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT IN OGBORIELEMOSO
A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya who is the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 81 Division said the event drew senior military officers, government representatives, family members, and well wishers, including representatives of the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Chief of Defence Staff.
The commemoration featured special prayers, a wreath laying ceremony and a ceremonial gun salute in honour of Late Colonel Taiwo’s exemplary service and sacrifice. Speakers described him as a disciplined, visionary officer who made enduring contributions to strengthening the Nigerian Army’s logistics framework.
In his vote of thanks, Major General Ahmed Taiwo (Rtd), speaking on behalf of the family, expressed deep appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for supporting the memorial and thanked the Nigerian Army and the Corps of Supply and Transport for preserving the late father’s legacy. The Ceremony concluded with a call for serving personnel to uphold the values of professionalism, dedication and selfless service that defined the late Colonel Taiwo’s career.
Streets in Jos, Plateau State, Ilorin, Kwara State and elsewhere were named after the Ogbomosho born late military officer.
Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo served as the Military Governor of Kwara State from 1975 to 1976.
Born in Wushishi, Niger State, ge grew up in Kagara and was sometimes called Ibrahim Kagara while he was in school.
Taiwo's father was of Ogbomosho ancestry.
MILITARY CAREER
Taiwo joined the military in 1961. During the Civil War, he was head of the transport and supplies division of the Nigerian Army.
NIGERIAN COUNTER-COUP OF JULY 1966
Taiwo, then a captain with the Lagos Garrison in Yaba, was one of the many officers (including 2nd Lieutenant Sani Abacha, Lieutenant Muhammadu Buhari, Lieutenant Ibrahim Bako, Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Muhammed and Major Theophilus Danjuma, among others) who staged what became known as the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966 because of grievances they felt towards the administration of General Aguiyi Ironsi's government, which quelled the 15 January 1966 coup.
NIGERIAN MILITARY COUP OF 1975
Taiwo played a central role in the coup that ousted Yakubu Gowon and brought Murtala Mohammed to power, under cover of his supply and transport duties in the army, working closely with Lieutenant Colonel Muhammadu Buhari.
VICTIM OF 1976 MILITARY COUP
Taiwo was the military governor of Kwara State during the failed coup of 13 February 1976, in which the then head of state, General Murtala Mohammed, was assassinated. Taiwo was also killed by the coup plotters because of his alliance with Mohammed. General Olusegun Obasanjo was later appointed as head of state, keeping the rest of General Murtala Mohammed's chain of command in place.
PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT IN OGBORIELEMOSO
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.
- Source Axios
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.
- Source Axios
China's XI Jinping called for de-escalation of the tensions between Israel and Iran.
Iran military has prepared ballistic missiles ready for American bases and assets in the middle east should US entered the war. Iranian sources confirmed.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard said the force targeted Israeli air bases that are being used against Iran.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 17, 2025
DEESCALATE!
— President Xi Jinping - Commentary (@PresidentXiCHN) June 17, 2025
According to the Iran's Ministry of Defense, a new and undetectable missile in a recent strike targeting Israeli intelligence facilities were deployed.🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran prepares ballistic missiles for strikes on US bases in case America enters war. pic.twitter.com/kwELmlkGZ7
— Iran Military Media (@IranMilitary__) June 17, 2025
“In today’s attack, we deployed missiles that could not be tracked or intercepted,” Talaei-Nik stated, asserting that the new technology successfully bypassed Israel’s layered air defense systems.
According to Al Jazeera, he referred to the strike as a “surprise” for Israel and warned that more such operations are to come.
According to Iranian officials, the strike hit two critical Israeli intelligence assets — a military intelligence center and a Mossad operations planning facility.
While Israel has not officially confirmed the extent of the damage, military sources say the country’s northern and central regions remain on high alert.
Talaei-Nik added that the Israeli military is not equipped for a prolonged conflict, suggesting that the balance of military readiness now favors Iran.
“The Zionist regime cannot withstand a long war,” he said.
He further claimed that Iran’s armed forces possess advanced systems “some of which have not yet even been deployed.”
This latest development comes amid an escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran, now in its sixth day.
Both sides have exchanged missile strikes and cyberattacks, with significant regional and international implications.
While Iran touts the effectiveness of its new missile capabilities, Israeli officials have reiterated their resolve to dismantle Iran’s military infrastructure, particularly its nuclear and ballistic programs.
The use of next-generation weaponry by Iran — if verified — may mark a turning point in the conflict, raising concerns over further escalation and the broader regional fallout.
China's XI Jinping called for de-escalation of the tensions between Israel and Iran.
Iran military has prepared ballistic missiles ready for American bases and assets in the middle east should US entered the war. Iranian sources confirmed.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard said the force targeted Israeli air bases that are being used against Iran.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 17, 2025
DEESCALATE!
— President Xi Jinping - Commentary (@PresidentXiCHN) June 17, 2025
According to the Iran's Ministry of Defense, a new and undetectable missile in a recent strike targeting Israeli intelligence facilities were deployed.🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran prepares ballistic missiles for strikes on US bases in case America enters war. pic.twitter.com/kwELmlkGZ7
— Iran Military Media (@IranMilitary__) June 17, 2025
“In today’s attack, we deployed missiles that could not be tracked or intercepted,” Talaei-Nik stated, asserting that the new technology successfully bypassed Israel’s layered air defense systems.
According to Al Jazeera, he referred to the strike as a “surprise” for Israel and warned that more such operations are to come.
According to Iranian officials, the strike hit two critical Israeli intelligence assets — a military intelligence center and a Mossad operations planning facility.
While Israel has not officially confirmed the extent of the damage, military sources say the country’s northern and central regions remain on high alert.
Talaei-Nik added that the Israeli military is not equipped for a prolonged conflict, suggesting that the balance of military readiness now favors Iran.
“The Zionist regime cannot withstand a long war,” he said.
He further claimed that Iran’s armed forces possess advanced systems “some of which have not yet even been deployed.”
This latest development comes amid an escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran, now in its sixth day.
Both sides have exchanged missile strikes and cyberattacks, with significant regional and international implications.
While Iran touts the effectiveness of its new missile capabilities, Israeli officials have reiterated their resolve to dismantle Iran’s military infrastructure, particularly its nuclear and ballistic programs.
The use of next-generation weaponry by Iran — if verified — may mark a turning point in the conflict, raising concerns over further escalation and the broader regional fallout.
Ukraine says 37 killed in Russia missile strike  |
| Putin |
According to President Putin: "When our troops were near Kiev, we received a proposal and even a plea from our Western partners to cease fire and stop hostilities in order for certain things to be done on the Ukrainian side. We did it."
"There was a moment when we did it. The Ukrainian side did not cease hostilities. Later we were told that the official Ukrainian authorities could not control all their military units, because there were allegedly those that were not subordinate to the central authorities. This is what we were told, no more and no less. This is first."
" Second, we were asked to move our troops away from Kiev in order to create conditions to finally sign a peace treaty. We did this and faced deception once again: all the agreements reached in Istanbul were thrown in the trash. Such things happened repeatedly."
"Therefore, we cannot just declare a ceasefire hoping that the opposing side will take some positive steps."
"We also cannot allow the adversary to take advantage of this ceasefire to improve its positions, rearm itself, fill up its army through forced mobilization, and get prepared to continue the armed conflict.We must ensure that the opposing side agrees to take steps that would be irreversible and acceptable to the Russian Federation."
" Therefore, a ceasefire is impossible without reaching this agreement" , Putin said .
President #Putin on a possible ceasefire along the contact line with Ukraine:
— Russian Embassy in South Africa 🇷🇺 (@EmbassyofRussia) July 8, 2024
When our troops were near Kiev, we received a proposal and even a plea from our Western partners to cease fire and stop hostilities in order for certain things to be done on the Ukrainian side. We did… pic.twitter.com/m5qutq84nv
In Ukraine today, 37 people were killed, three of whom were children, and 170 were injured, including 13 children, as a result of Russia’s brutal missile strike.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 8, 2024
A Russian missile struck the largest children's hospital in Ukraine, targeting young cancer patients. Many were… pic.twitter.com/V1k7PEz2rJ
| Ukraine says 37 killed in Russia missile strike |
| Putin |
According to President Putin: "When our troops were near Kiev, we received a proposal and even a plea from our Western partners to cease fire and stop hostilities in order for certain things to be done on the Ukrainian side. We did it."
"There was a moment when we did it. The Ukrainian side did not cease hostilities. Later we were told that the official Ukrainian authorities could not control all their military units, because there were allegedly those that were not subordinate to the central authorities. This is what we were told, no more and no less. This is first."
" Second, we were asked to move our troops away from Kiev in order to create conditions to finally sign a peace treaty. We did this and faced deception once again: all the agreements reached in Istanbul were thrown in the trash. Such things happened repeatedly."
"Therefore, we cannot just declare a ceasefire hoping that the opposing side will take some positive steps."
"We also cannot allow the adversary to take advantage of this ceasefire to improve its positions, rearm itself, fill up its army through forced mobilization, and get prepared to continue the armed conflict.We must ensure that the opposing side agrees to take steps that would be irreversible and acceptable to the Russian Federation."
" Therefore, a ceasefire is impossible without reaching this agreement" , Putin said .
President #Putin on a possible ceasefire along the contact line with Ukraine:
— Russian Embassy in South Africa 🇷🇺 (@EmbassyofRussia) July 8, 2024
When our troops were near Kiev, we received a proposal and even a plea from our Western partners to cease fire and stop hostilities in order for certain things to be done on the Ukrainian side. We did… pic.twitter.com/m5qutq84nv
In Ukraine today, 37 people were killed, three of whom were children, and 170 were injured, including 13 children, as a result of Russia’s brutal missile strike.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 8, 2024
A Russian missile struck the largest children's hospital in Ukraine, targeting young cancer patients. Many were… pic.twitter.com/V1k7PEz2rJ
The Nigerian Army has been ranked as the Army has persevered and grown to be the 39th bravest in terms of confronting any adversary out of over 145 countries assessed in the Global Firepower Index in 2024.
The Nigerian Army has been ranked as the Army has persevered and grown to be the 39th bravest in terms of confronting any adversary out of over 145 countries assessed in the Global Firepower Index in 2024.
US Secretary of State Blinken:
"The US will do everything possible to stop North Korea and Iran from supplying arms to Russia." pic.twitter.com/NBT8QpyR85— S p r i n t e r F a m i l y (@SprinterFamily) June 19, 2024
US Secretary of State Blinken:
"The US will do everything possible to stop North Korea and Iran from supplying arms to Russia." pic.twitter.com/NBT8QpyR85— S p r i n t e r F a m i l y (@SprinterFamily) June 19, 2024
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will join US President Joe Biden.and leaders from Italy, Britain, France, Germany, Canada and Japan at the luxury Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia .
The leaders hope to agree on an urgent loan to help Kyiv with defence, budgetary support and help for reconstruction after more than two years of war with Russia.
The loan would be secured against the future profits from interest on 300 billion euros ($325 billion) of Russian central bank assets frozen by Western allies.
Source: AFP
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will join US President Joe Biden.and leaders from Italy, Britain, France, Germany, Canada and Japan at the luxury Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia .
The leaders hope to agree on an urgent loan to help Kyiv with defence, budgetary support and help for reconstruction after more than two years of war with Russia.
The loan would be secured against the future profits from interest on 300 billion euros ($325 billion) of Russian central bank assets frozen by Western allies.
Source: AFP
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Putin, for the first time ever acknowledged the possibility of sending Russian weapons to the regions that fight against the states who provide arms to the Ukraine.
Russia has resulted to the African political theory: "the friends of my friends are my friends; the enemies of my enemies are my friends.." as the country will also provide weapons to any State of ground in conflicts with United States, NATO members and allies.
The war in Ukraine is a defacto US and NATO direct proxy war against Russia , been financing by American tax prayers.
Yesterday the President of Russia for the first time ever acknowledged the possibility of sending our weapons to the regions that fight against the states who provide arms to the f. Ukraine. (More precisely, use these arms against our country.) In other words, to the forces that…
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) June 6, 2024
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| Putin |
Putin, for the first time ever acknowledged the possibility of sending Russian weapons to the regions that fight against the states who provide arms to the Ukraine.
Russia has resulted to the African political theory: "the friends of my friends are my friends; the enemies of my enemies are my friends.." as the country will also provide weapons to any State of ground in conflicts with United States, NATO members and allies.
The war in Ukraine is a defacto US and NATO direct proxy war against Russia , been financing by American tax prayers.
Yesterday the President of Russia for the first time ever acknowledged the possibility of sending our weapons to the regions that fight against the states who provide arms to the f. Ukraine. (More precisely, use these arms against our country.) In other words, to the forces that…
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) June 6, 2024
Under my leadership, Israel will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defense.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 26, 2024
The threat to seize the soldiers and officials of the Middle East’s only democracy and the world’s only Jewish state is outrageous. We will not bow to it.
Israel…
I will not rest until every hostage, like Abigail, ripped from their families and held by Hamas is back in the arms of their loved ones.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 27, 2024
They have my word.
Their families have my word. pic.twitter.com/hRDSjsYDc9
Under my leadership, Israel will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defense.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 26, 2024
The threat to seize the soldiers and officials of the Middle East’s only democracy and the world’s only Jewish state is outrageous. We will not bow to it.
Israel…
I will not rest until every hostage, like Abigail, ripped from their families and held by Hamas is back in the arms of their loved ones.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 27, 2024
They have my word.
Their families have my word. pic.twitter.com/hRDSjsYDc9
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said any “tiniest attack” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response,
He affirmed strong response as concern over the threat of full-scale war in the Middle East persists.
Raisi’s warning came on Wednesday as he spoke at Iran’s annual army parade.
The world is braced for potential retaliation to Iran’s attack on Israel which took place over the weekend. Israel has pledged to respond, despite calls for it to hold back persisting on all sides, and the UK’s foreign minister suggested on Wednesday as he visited Israel that it has decided to “act”.
Israel's political and military leaders pledged to respond, despite persistence calls for Tel Aviv to hold back and restraint on all sides including the UK’s foreign Minister's suggestion on Wednesday as he visited Israel that it has decided to “act”.
Speaking at the ceremony, Raisi hailed Iran’s direct attack on Israel, dubbed “True Promise”, and reiterated recent threats of a “strong and fierce response”.
Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, an attack on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas in October, set off the war in Gaza, Iranian allies in Lebanon and Yemen have been engaged in low-level hostilities with Israel.
However, a suspected Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria on April 1 prompted Iran’s first-ever direct attack against Israel.
“The people of the world saw that after the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, ‘True Promise’ collapsed the Zionist regime’s false hegemony,” Raisi asserted.
Calling that attack “limited” he claimed that if Iran had wanted to carry out a bigger attack, “nothing would remain from the Zionist regime”.
Iranian officials have declared that any retaliation by Israel would be met with a swift response.
“That is the time when the supporters of the Zionist regime will find out that their hidden power will not be able to do anything,” the president said, according to a statement published on his official website.
Decision to act’
Raisi also hit out at Israel’s allies. “Those countries that sought to normalise relations with this cruel and criminal regime, are ashamed before their nations today,” he said.
Fears that Israel’s war on Gaza risks an escalation into all-out war have peaked as Israel’s response to Iran’s attack is awaited.
Israel’s allies in the United States and Europe, Japan and Australia, have called for restraint, just as Russia and China have urged caution from Iran. However, Israeli officials have pledged that a response will come.
It's a right to show solidarity with Israel. It’s right to have made our views clear about what should happen next but it’s clear the Israelis are making a decision to act,” the UK’s foreign minister, David Cameron, told reporters during his visit to Tel Aviv.
“We hope they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible, and in a way that … is smart as well as tough,” he added.
As part of Tehran’s preparations for an Israeli response, Iran’s naval commander said on Wednesday that warships will be deployed in the Red Sea to escort Iranian commercial shipping.
“The Navy is carrying out a mission to escort Iranian commercial ships to the Red Sea and our Jamaran frigate is present in the Gulf of Aden in this view,” Naval Commander Shahram Irani said, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.
Tehran is ready to escort vessels of other countries, he added.
The Red Sea has seen significant disruption to Israel-bound shipping due to attacks from Yemen’s Houthi group.
The Iran-backed group has been attacking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November in what they say is a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians and against Israel’s continuing war on Gaza.
Source: Aljazeera news
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said any “tiniest attack” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response,
He affirmed strong response as concern over the threat of full-scale war in the Middle East persists.
Raisi’s warning came on Wednesday as he spoke at Iran’s annual army parade.
The world is braced for potential retaliation to Iran’s attack on Israel which took place over the weekend. Israel has pledged to respond, despite calls for it to hold back persisting on all sides, and the UK’s foreign minister suggested on Wednesday as he visited Israel that it has decided to “act”.
Israel's political and military leaders pledged to respond, despite persistence calls for Tel Aviv to hold back and restraint on all sides including the UK’s foreign Minister's suggestion on Wednesday as he visited Israel that it has decided to “act”.
Speaking at the ceremony, Raisi hailed Iran’s direct attack on Israel, dubbed “True Promise”, and reiterated recent threats of a “strong and fierce response”.
Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, an attack on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas in October, set off the war in Gaza, Iranian allies in Lebanon and Yemen have been engaged in low-level hostilities with Israel.
However, a suspected Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria on April 1 prompted Iran’s first-ever direct attack against Israel.
“The people of the world saw that after the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, ‘True Promise’ collapsed the Zionist regime’s false hegemony,” Raisi asserted.
Calling that attack “limited” he claimed that if Iran had wanted to carry out a bigger attack, “nothing would remain from the Zionist regime”.
Iranian officials have declared that any retaliation by Israel would be met with a swift response.
“That is the time when the supporters of the Zionist regime will find out that their hidden power will not be able to do anything,” the president said, according to a statement published on his official website.
Decision to act’
Raisi also hit out at Israel’s allies. “Those countries that sought to normalise relations with this cruel and criminal regime, are ashamed before their nations today,” he said.
Fears that Israel’s war on Gaza risks an escalation into all-out war have peaked as Israel’s response to Iran’s attack is awaited.
Israel’s allies in the United States and Europe, Japan and Australia, have called for restraint, just as Russia and China have urged caution from Iran. However, Israeli officials have pledged that a response will come.
It's a right to show solidarity with Israel. It’s right to have made our views clear about what should happen next but it’s clear the Israelis are making a decision to act,” the UK’s foreign minister, David Cameron, told reporters during his visit to Tel Aviv.
“We hope they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible, and in a way that … is smart as well as tough,” he added.
As part of Tehran’s preparations for an Israeli response, Iran’s naval commander said on Wednesday that warships will be deployed in the Red Sea to escort Iranian commercial shipping.
“The Navy is carrying out a mission to escort Iranian commercial ships to the Red Sea and our Jamaran frigate is present in the Gulf of Aden in this view,” Naval Commander Shahram Irani said, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.
Tehran is ready to escort vessels of other countries, he added.
The Red Sea has seen significant disruption to Israel-bound shipping due to attacks from Yemen’s Houthi group.
The Iran-backed group has been attacking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November in what they say is a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians and against Israel’s continuing war on Gaza.
Source: Aljazeera news
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