WASHINGTON: Iran foreign minister said on Saturday that the country’s supreme leader and senior leadership remained safe following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States (US), amid rising tensions in the region. Read More: Top Iranian leaders reportedly killed in strike Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was alive and […]
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US carries out Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
The United States carried out air strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking the first such operation in the country under President Donald Trump. Washington said the strikes were conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities and targeted militant positions linked to IS activity. Read More: Christmas celebrations bring joy across […]
Trump denies US strike plans on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump on Saturday denied any plans for military strikes on Venezuela. He spoke aboard Air Force One. Trump said media reports suggesting strikes were false. His comments followed weeks of speculation about potential action against the South American nation. The denial contrasts with earlier statements. Trump had previously hinted that he might […]