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Understanding Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain and Donald Trump’s threats
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected underground nuclear site currently under construction. Experts analyze the facility's defenses and the strategic implications of a potential US strike.
August 1, 2026
Tukur Baba of ACF Questions Validity of US Involvement in Nigerian Security Matters
Arewa Consultative Forum spokesperson Tukur Muhammad Baba argues that foreign interference is not the solution to Nigeria's security crises and calls for home-grown leadership to restore stability.
July 31, 2026
Solomon Dalung Rejects US Commendation of Tinubu’s Security Policy
Former minister Solomon Dalung claims that recent US praise for President Tinubu's security record ignores the daily reality of kidnappings and violence in Nigeria.
July 23, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz Alleges President Tinubu Prioritizes Lobbying Over Addressing Christian Persecution
Senator Ted Cruz accuses President Bola Tinubu of using US lobbyists to deflect criticism while failing to curb the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
July 23, 2026
Tehran allegedly orders Houthis to block Red Sea in retaliation for US strikes
Tehran has reportedly instructed the Houthis to prepare a blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States attacks Iranian power facilities.
July 16, 2026
Israel informs Pentagon leader of intent to maintain security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has told US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth that Israel will maintain military control over established security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to counter regional threats.
July 16, 2026
Trump threatens to destroy Iran if he faces assassination attempts
President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will target Iran for total destruction if the Iranian government attempts to assassinate him, amid deteriorating diplomatic relations and claims of a broken ceasefire.
July 11, 2026
Trump Confirms Ongoing Dialogue With Iran Despite End of Ceasefire
President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. will continue talks with Iran while asserting that the previous ceasefire agreement is officially over.
July 10, 2026
Israeli Intelligence Alerts US to Alleged Iranian Assassination Plan Against Trump
Israel has informed the US of a specific, newly identified Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump, occurring as military tensions between the two nations continue to escalate.
July 10, 2026
US Congressman identifies culprits behind Nigerian Christian killings
Congressman Riley Moore attributes the majority of violence against Nigerian Christians to Fulani militants, calling for increased efforts to secure the Middle Belt region.
July 8, 2026