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The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated, resulting in an attack on Kuwait's desalination and power plant, which led to one fatality and several injuries. This incident marks a significant development on the war's 31st day.
US President Donald Trump has stated that recent military actions have led to regime change in Iran. Speaking from Air Force One, he mentioned the deaths of several leaders in the conflict and noted potential for a new agreement with Tehran.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Iran has significantly harmed its foes in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel amid escalating tensions, as fresh explosions occurred in Tehran during the Nowruz celebrations.
Iran has issued a global threat to tourist sites while asserting that its missile production is ongoing, nearly three weeks after conflict with the US and Israel began. The nation's military leadership stated that international recreational areas would not be safe for its adversaries.
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UK Defence Secretary John Healey has pointed to potential Russian involvement in Iran's drone warfare strategies against the US and Israel. He emphasized the possibility of President Putin’s influence being a factor in these military operations.
In his inaugural speech since succeeding his late father, Mojtaba Khamenei called for national solidarity and emphasized ongoing military actions against the United States, while also expressing gratitude towards Iranian soldiers amidst continued conflict.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 13 attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran during the ongoing US/Israel-Iran conflict. The escalating violence poses significant risks to healthcare services across the Middle East.
The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has reassured that Nigerian citizens in Iran are safe despite rising tensions from the US-Israel military confrontation. He emphasized that there have been no reports of harm to Nigerians in Iran's cities.
The upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix are at risk of being cancelled due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, raising concerns about the safety of personnel and logistical challenges.
The US Embassy in Nigeria has canceled all visa appointments due to the likelihood of protests connected to the ongoing US-Israel conflict in Iran. US citizens have been urged to remain at home as tensions may escalate.
Key figures in Vladimir Putin's circle are calling for Russia to fully back Iran in its conflict with the United States, emphasizing that failing to act may render Russia a target as well. This demand arises following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader in US-Israeli attacks.
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has raised alarms about damage to healthcare facilities in Tehran as conflict escalates. Concerns grow regarding the impact on civilian safety and health systems in the region.
As military tensions escalate between the US, Israel, and Iran, analysts indicate potential ripple effects for Nigeria, particularly in oil markets and inflation. The conflict could disrupt oil supply chains and impact the country's cost of living.
