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Iran Responds to U.S. “Rescue Operation,” Calls It a Complete Failure
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran’s armed forces said on Sunday that a U.S. military rescue mission, reportedly conducted in central Iran, ended in failure after attempting to recover a pilot from a downed aircraft. According to Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, U.S. forces used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province […]
Iran Says It Shot Down Three U.S. Aircraft During Rescue Mission
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran’s armed forces announced on Sunday that they had shot down three U.S. military aircraft involved in a rescue operation for a pilot whose aircraft crashed on Friday. Earlier in the day, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American forces had carried out “one of the most daring search and […]
How Tehran Responded to Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum
Edited By: Africa Eye Tehran has reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum through a dual-track strategy combining military firmness with discreet diplomatic engagement. On the military front, Iranian officials have adopted a strong and uncompromising tone. The Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warned that any U.S. or Israeli strike on critical Iranian infrastructure—particularly energy facilities—would […]
Senegal: A Budget Under Pressure
By: Anwar El Mourjani When Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed a crowd of young Senegalese in Mbour on April 3, his message reflected a clear shift in priorities. With global oil prices exceeding $115 per barrel, well above the $62 assumption built into Senegal’s 2026 national budget, the country’s fiscal framework came under immediate strain. […]
Iran accuses U.S. and Israel of seeking regional war in the Persian Gulf
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to provoke a broader regional conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to statements by a senior Iranian diplomat. Mojtaba Ferdowsi-Pour, head of Iran’s diplomatic mission in Cairo, stated that Washington and Tel Aviv are seeking to escalate tensions in a way […]
Indonesia condemns blast injuring UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Edited By: Africa Eye Indonesia has described as “unacceptable” an explosion that injured three of its peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), according to an official statement released on Saturday. The blast occurred on Friday inside a United Nations facility near the southern Lebanese town of El Adeisse. The UN […]
Azerbaijan sends 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran
Edited By: Africa Eye Azerbaijan has dispatched 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran, according to reports from the Azerbaijani news agency AzerTac. The shipment, sent on April 4 under the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev, is intended to support the needs of the Iranian population amid current challenges. The aid package includes a range […]
Iran executes two men over links to banned opposition group
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Iranian authorities have executed two men convicted of belonging to a banned opposition group and engaging in activities aimed at destabilizing the state, the judiciary announced on Saturday. According to official sources, Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian were executed following a trial, with their death sentences upheld by the Supreme Court. […]
Religious rhetoric grows in U.S.-Israeli discourse during Iran war
Edited By: Africa Eye The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran—officially framed around Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs—has increasingly taken on religious overtones, particularly within the administration of Donald Trump. In recent weeks, Trump has been surrounded by religious figures during public appearances, with prayer sessions reportedly taking place at the […]
Trump says seizing Iranian oil could generate massive wealth
Edited By: Africa Eye U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by suggesting that taking control of Iran’s oil resources could yield substantial economic gains, reflecting a strategic approach to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a recent post on his platform Truth Social, Trump stated that, given more time, the […]
Russia and Egypt call for immediate ceasefire in the Middle East
Edited By: Africa Eye Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he discussed the escalating tensions in the Gulf with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty during talks in Moscow on Friday, warning of serious consequences for regional stability. Speaking at a joint press conference, Lavrov described the situation in the Middle East as “alarming” […]
U.S. to impose 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals
Edited By: Africa Eye The United States government has announced the introduction of 100% tariffs on patented medicines and their components, marking a significant escalation in its trade policy. According to official statements, the new tariffs will come into force within 120 days for large companies, while smaller firms will be granted up to […]
Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine, leaving dead and wounded
Edited By: Aminata Dyalo Russian strikes across multiple regions of Ukraine have left at least two people dead and dozens injured, according to local officials, as the pace of attacks intensifies amid stalled peace efforts. In the southeastern region of Kherson, the prosecutor’s office reported that Russian forces used artillery, mortars, and drones in a […]
Iran warns UN Security Council ahead of vote on Hormuz security
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran has warned the United Nations Security Council against taking what it described as any “provocative step” ahead of an anticipated vote on a draft resolution concerning maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that any such move—particularly one that could authorize the use of […]
Global economy swings amid Trump’s contradictory signals on Iran war
Edited By: Africa Eye The global economy is experiencing heightened volatility amid conflicting statements by Donald Trump regarding the ongoing war with Iran, with analysts warning of escalating risks and growing uncertainty. Oil prices surged sharply on Thursday, rising by around 8% to approximately $109 per barrel—an increase of nearly 50% compared to pre-war levels. […]