WHAT TRUMP JUST DID (AND WHY THE WORLD’S SHAKING FROM IT) While the Left obsessed over headlines and gender pronouns, President Donald J. Trump spent the last 7 days doing what real leaders do: saving lives, reasserting America’s power, and getting results. Here’s everything they don’t want you to know: 1. He Stopped a Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Things got hot in Kashmir. Really hot. Both sides were mobilizing. Nukes were on the table. Trump stepped in. Quietly. Firmly. And brought both sides back from the edge. Pakistan thanked him publicly. India pretended they did it alone — but insiders know who made the calls that saved the world. That’s not diplomacy. That’s deterrence with teeth. 2. He’s Bringing Putin to the Negotiating Table There’s a peace summit being arranged in Turkey. Ukraine’s in. Russia’s sending delegates. Trump says he’ll go himself. Just his presence is enough to move the needle. Putin, for the first time, isn’t slamming the door shut. Biden couldn’t even get a voicemail returned. Trump is reshaping the battlefield by showing up. 3. He Hammered China — Got Them to Blink Trump forced China to the table: • 90-day pause in the tariff war • Immediate cuts to key tariffs • A crackdown on fentanyl exports to the U.S. Let’s be clear: Trump’s the first American president to actually get China to move on fentanyl. Not talk. Not task forces. Action. 4. $600 Billion Saudi Investment Secured In Riyadh, Trump locked down the biggest economic deal in U.S.–Saudi history: • $142 billion arms deal (massive boost to U.S. manufacturing) • Over $600 billion in new investments into American infrastructure, energy, and tech It’s a triple win: jobs, energy independence, and a Middle East that fears us again — not the other way around. 5. $200 Billion Boeing Deal from Qatar Trump helped land a mega-contract between Qatar Airways and Boeing for 210 jets — worth over $200 billion. That deal: • Revives Boeing • Puts Americans back to work • Strengthens our aerospace edge over China And it wouldn’t have happened under a DEI-obsessed, apology-driven administration. 6. He Lifted Sanctions on Syria — With a Hidden Blow to Iran Trump lifted select U.S. sanctions on Syria — but only after securing conditions to: • Expel Iranian-backed militias • Rebuild with Gulf money, not Russian or Iranian influence It’s a strategic strike against Iran’s grip on the region. He didn’t fire a missile. He just cut their legs out from under them with deals and pressure. 7. He Brought the Last American Hostage Home from Gaza While Biden stood back and hoped, Trump made a direct diplomatic push through Egypt and Qatar to get the final American hostage — a 26-year-old aid worker — released from Hamas. And he succeeded. Quietly. No ransom. No deal with terrorists. Just leverage. This wasn’t just a headline. This was a message: You harm an American, you pay. 8. Gas, Groceries, and Eggs — All Cheaper This Week Thanks to Trump’s trade wins and Middle East diplomacy: • National gas average dropped to $3.13 • Grocery prices fell 0.4% — biggest drop in 5 years • Egg prices crashed 12.7% — fastest decline since 1984 This isn’t stimulus checks. This is real economic policy that works. 9. Inflation Is Cooling, Markets Are Up • CPI is holding steady at 2.3% • S&P 500 just passed 5,900 — fully rebounding • Investor confidence is roaring back People are finally catching their breath again. 10. He Just Cracked the Back of Big Pharma Trump signed an executive order that: • Ties drug prices to what countries like Canada and Germany pay • Forces direct-to-consumer pricing • Cuts middlemen out of the equation Drug prices may drop 30–80%. And for once, the courts can’t block it. 11. Doubled Down on School Choice He declared Charter Schools Week and reminded every American parent: Your kid’s future belongs to you — not some woke school board. 12. 150 Executive Orders and Counting In just over 100 days, Trump has: • Dismantled Biden’s DEI infrastructure • Streamlined bloated federal agencies • Relaunched energy independence • Cut off foreign influence in domestic policy This is what rebuilding America looks like — brick by brick, signature by signature. THE BOTTOM LINE: In one week, Trump: • Averted a nuclear war • Brought Putin to the table • Shut down China’s fentanyl pipeline • Crushed grocery and gas prices • Landed $800B+ in foreign investments • Reasserted U.S. dominance in aerospace • Cut Iran’s influence • Freed an American hostage • Lowered drug prices • Protected your kids’ schools • Reignited the economy That’s what real leadership looks like. No teleprompter. No stutters. No apologies. Just America First — again.

@realDonaldTrump has lifted sanctions on Syria. Does anyone still doubt that this man is a force for good? He is also in talks with Iran and the Houthis, he is allowing Saudi Arabia to have a nuclear programme without recognising Israel and he is negotiating directly with Hamas which has resulted in the releaese of the last American/Israeli hostage just two days ago. Most importantly he has also said “we’ve got to be good to Gaza. Those people are suffering. We’re gonna take care of that. There’s a very big need for medicine and food and we’re taking care of that. We are pushing the Israelis.” This represents a dramatic and significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and it is commendable. God is using this man to bring peace and justice to the Middle East and indeed to the wider world (e.g. his efforts to end the India/Pakistan war and Ukraine/Russia conflict) just as I said he would. Slowly but surely things are getting better. @netanyahu must be very worried because Israel has been isolated. Glory be to God! (FFK)

@realDonaldTrump has lifted sanctions on Syria. Does anyone still doubt that this man is a force for good? He is also in talks with Iran and the Houthis, he is allowing Saudi Arabia to have a nuclear programme without recognising Israel and he is negotiating directly with Hamas which has resulted in the releaese of the last American/Israeli hostage just two days ago. Most importantly he has also said “we’ve got to be good to Gaza. Those people are suffering. We’re gonna take care of that. There’s a very big need for medicine and food and we’re taking care of that. We are pushing the Israelis.” This represents a dramatic and significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and it is commendable. God is using this man to bring peace and justice to the Middle East and indeed to the wider world (e.g. his efforts to end the India/Pakistan war and Ukraine/Russia conflict) just as I said he would. Slowly but surely things are getting better. @netanyahu must be very worried because Israel has been isolated. Glory be to God! (FFK)

‎*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 15/05/2025* Mass failure: JAMB boss weeps as human error forces Lagos, S’East resits Rising insecurity: Tinubu, govs to deploy 130,000 new forest guards nationwide DSS drags Pat Utomi to court over shadow govt formation NNPCL didn’t remit N500bn revenue in 2024 – W’Bank Health workers urge govt to resolve salary delay or face strike NIMC’s enrolment hits 120m Tension in Ogun, Lagos over alleged ‘deadly rice’ in circulation Military rule enabled corruption, violated civil liberties – Gowon State varsities now 68 as Benue gets second approval Mexican influencer shot dead during live stream Petrobras seeks return to Nigeria’s oil sector, eyes deepwater fields AFRIMA 2025: AU awards host city right to Lagos US deports 6 Nigerians for various offences --------------------------- *DID YOU KNOW?* * The Buddha commonly depicted in statues and pictures is a different person entirely. The real Buddha was actually incredibly skinny because of self-deprivation. * Chocolate, macadamia nuts, cooked onions, or anything with caffeine is harmful to dogs. --------------------------- Tinubu taken courageous decisions to fix Nigeria’s economy – Shettima Conduct of national census long overdue, says Akpabio Senate confirms five INEC RECs Senate probes MDAs to unmask Federal Character principle violators Abbas laments shipping glitches, revenue loss to Nigeria’s neighbours Reps seek mandatory diphtheria immunisation in 774 councils ‘Enforce Disability Act in aviation sector’, Reps tasks NCAA Reps to investigate remittances to RMRDC Bandits feeding kidnapped babies to dogs, Zamfara rep alleges Bill to establish National Rice Development Council scales second reading in Senate Alleged N3.1bn fraud: EFCC presents final witness against Suswam Court dismisses First Bank’s applications in suit against GHL Alleged terrorism: DSS denies keeping Nnamdi Kanu in solitary confinement 17 suspected Internet fraudsters arrested in Kwara CBEX: EFCC removes Ellie Bitar from wanted list, intensifies suspects hunt Ribadu: FG committed to protecting Nigeria’s critical assets from emerging threats FG inaugurates smart police station in Abuja FG scores Tinubu high on economy Minister counters ICPC’s N71bn fraud allegation in NELFUND FG approves two power projects for Oyo State, concessions hydropower plant FG launches $500m climate investment platform Apapa Customs post N1tn revenue Fed Govt sets up committee to standardise varsity fee payments Student Loan: Allow students with applications to sit for exams, Govt tells tertiary institutions NAHCON airlifts 14,165 pilgrims in five days Don’t hold more than 60,000 Riyals for Hajj, NAHCON cautions pilgrims Japa worsening health sector crises – Unions Agriculture key to Nigeria’s progress – Oluremi Tinubu FCTA warns against underage gambling, unveils new gaming framework Underfunding, brain drain impact Nigerian versities’ global ranking – Registrars Kogi varsity VC urges Nigerians to leverage on AI Taraba college lecturer found dead in suspected suicide Abia agric varsity student slumps, dies during football match LASUSTECH student gets Gani Adams’ N300,000 scholarship Renaissance donates equipment, drugs to Rivers teaching hospital Seplat to revive 400 idle oil wells Fidelity Bank reclaims N1tn market capitalisation FCMB Capital bolsters gas infrastructure with N11.85bn bond 16,285 benefit from LAPO free medical outreach Edo Assembly appoints new PDP Whip amid uproar Lagos APC receives over 100 petitions challenging LG primar Southeast PDP threatens pullout from party Plateau PDP asks Lalong to account for N2.1bn spending Anti-Ibas protesters deny financial inducement by Fubara Tinubu more popular in Kaduna now than under El-Rufai, says Sule Sanwo-Olu seeks wider tax net for MSMEs, wealthy Nigerians Sanwo-Olu lauds Charterhouse Lagos’ vision Oborevwori, ex-SSA disagree over security situation in Delta Otu inaugurates C’River diaspora commission Zamfara generating zero revenue from solid minerals – Lawal Oyo approves N4.5bn, monument for Bodija explosion victims Cholera outbreak: Plateau records 3 deaths, 5 confirmed cases C’River, NGO partner to deworm 912,000 children Oyo launches export-ready food products LASG trains over 23,000 workers in digital literacy 2 killed, scores missing in renewed A-Ibom, Cross River boundary clash Family raises the alarm over missing Lagos banker Ekiti man arrested for stealing motorcycle from dealer during testing --------------------------- *TODAY IN HISTORY* * On this day in 2008, over 100 people were killed in a pipeline explosion Ijegun, a suburb of Lagos. The explosion occured after after a bulldozer struck an oil pipeline * On this day in 1948, Egypt, Syria, Transjordan and Iraq invaded Israel. The First Arab-Israeli War was initiated by Israel’s proclamation of independence on the day before the invasion. It lasted nearly 10 months and caused thousands of casualties on both sides. --------------------------- Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less. – C. S. Lewis 😃😃😃 Good morning *Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

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*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 14/05/2025* Boko Haram Kills 4 Soldiers In Renewed Onslaught On Military Bases Mass failure: JAMB, VCs to review UTME results Thursday CBN unveils diaspora BVN platform, targets $1bn monthly remittances Repairs: Ijora-Marine Bridge to be shut for 21 days Three Kebbi senators formally defect to APC Tunde Ednut becomes US citizen, receives presidential lifetime achievement award Uruguay’s ex-president Mujica dies at 89 Controversy Over Qatar’s $400m Jet Gift To Trump Macron threatens fresh sanctions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire Netanyahu vows full-scale military push in Gaza amid hostage talks Ghana president tells firms to pump oil ‘like there’s no tomorrow’ Russia denies exploitation of Nigerian women in factories Nigeria’s FX inflow under threat as US mulls 5% tax on diaspora remittances Wike, Umahi to showcase Tinubu’s achievements in London US shares Wigwe’s helicopter crash report with FG ----------------------------- *DID YOU KNOW?* * In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize the sale, cultivation, and distribution of recreational cannabis, putting it at the forefront of a growing list of nations that have liberalized their cannabis laws in recent years. * The word ‘vaccine’ is derived from the Latin word for cow (vacca). ----------------------------- I won’t be distracted from doing what’s right — Tinubu Tinubu, Akpabio, govs pay Clark final respect Tinubu hails Adeleke at 65, praises his pan-Nigerian outlook Shettima to IsDB: Nigeria is ripe for investment Tinubu not forcing lawmakers to defect to APC — Senate leader Senate seeks deployment of more troops to N’East to curb Boko Haram resurgence Senate amends regional commission acts to allow more executive appointments Bill to convert YABATECH to varsity scales second reading in Senate Porous borders threaten Nigeria’s security — Speaker Abbas Reps plan inter-university centres as beneficiaries of TETFund funding Reps reject bills on rotational presidency, INEC’s power to register political parties Court condemns Natasha’s wrong use of social media Court to deliver judgment on Natasha’s suspension case June 27 Ganduje loses bid to quash $413,000, N1.8bn bribery charges N5.5b suit: SERAP’s false allegations cast our officials in bad light – DSS tells court INTERPOL nabs Canadian, Nigerian for suspected fraud in Abuja EFCC arrests Fred Ajudua over alleged $1.43m fraud CDS commend troops on operational achievements in North-west NAF to induct new aircraft May 16, donates hospital to Nasarawa community Police oppose IPoB’s Biafra Day lockdown Police rearrest escaped suspected kidnapper of Anambra lawmaker Police deny airlifting food items to bandits Police demote sergeant, reprimand two others over alleged assault Nigeria needs $10bn annually to fix power sector crisis – Adelabu Nigeria’s new crude blend, Obodo, enters market FG promises 20,000 affordable housing units Oyetola signs performance bonds with heads of NIMASA, NIWA, NSC, others FG lists N4.3bn savings bonds on NGX Fed govt integrates AI into curriculum Rural electrification attracted N5.8bn private investment – REA NiMET predicts heavy rainfall, warns of cholera outbreaks Nigerians don’t read enough… only 2,000 people downloaded CBN document  —  Cardoso FG picks NACCIMA boss, others for African Union MSME Forum NAFDAC seizes N47m fake toothpaste, spaghetti, others in Niger market Cash transfer missed millions of needy Nigerians – W’Bank Nigeria, W’Bank project reclaims degraded land Flooding: NEMA begs Uzodimma for emergency response equipment NOA warns corps members against shortcut to wealth Govt saved N31bn through demurrage automation – NSC Obasanjo, Atiku, Sambo, Others In Abuja As Sule Lamido Launches Autobiography FG voided June 12 to avoid paying Abiola N45bn – Lamido Settle FG’s N45bn Debt To Abiola’s Family, Lamido Tells Tinubu FCTA bus terminals will curb ‘one chance’ menace – Wike NUC accredits fresh courses for Unilorin, LASUSTECH Bauchi teaching hospital probes patient’s death UTME: Psychologists urge action after Lagos student suicide Cultism, social media abuse cause for UTME failures — POCACOV Iniquity has brought Nigeria to where it is today – PFN President Tinubu committed to S’East dev – IPOB lawyer NANTA visits Turkish airline, seeks partnership Julius Berger vows to tackle Lagos traffic congestion Lasaco, Lagos disburse N978m to families of deceased civil servants Nine banks earn N2.3tn interest on N61.6tn loans Dangote refinery cancels June maintenance – Report Oshiomhole calls Atiku defection expert, asks him to write a book PDP tackles Uzodimma over N2. 1bn spent on Hajj, party PDP may not survive till 2027 — Suswam warns I’ll support Tinubu any day, any time, any how — Gov Sule Tinubu’s second term non-negotiable, says Okpebholo Otti approves immediate employment for 19 tech graduates Makinde launches Oyo free medical mission Sanwo-Olu hosts Guinness World Record holder, Ayelabola Ololade Sanwo-Olu’s wife, foundation fund free paediatric surgeries Oyo Assembly seeks mandatory ID verification, guest logs in hotels to curb cybercrime Osun Assembly passes vote of confidence in Adeleke Nasarawa Assembly passes bill to regulate mining activities Abia govt acquires Aba mega mall Zamfara disburses N33.6bn World Bank empowerment fund Ekiti begins recruitment of over 500 Amotekun, Agro-Marshals Corps Lagos unveils bus reform initiative to transform public transport Abuja barber to attempt Guinness World Record for longest haircut marathon Ogun female broadcaster slumps, dies at work Edo youths back Okpebholo’s crackdown on cultism 25 Imo communities reject inclusion in proposed Orlu State Rivers women protest kidnapping of eight WAEC students Another Niger Delta varsity graduate killed in Bayelsa cult clash How I killed Delta PoS operator over N10,000 – Hotel manager 16-year-old female student fakes own kidnap, demands ₦2m ransom ----------------------------- *TODAY IN HISTORY* * On this day in 2013, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states after a series of deadly attacks by Islamist militant groups. * On this day in 1948, Israel became an independent state. The announcement by Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, triggered a 10-month armed conflict known as the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. It started the day after the proclamation as troops of Egypt, Syria, Transjordan and Iraq invaded the young nation. ----------------------------- Patience is the companion of wisdom. – Saint Augustine Good morning *Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

Press TV: Deadly US strikes hit Yemen fuel port used by Huthis https://jordantimes.com/news/region/deadly-us-strikes-hit-yemen-fuel-port-used-huthis <!-- google_ad_section_start -->SANAA — The US military said it had destroyed a key Yemeni fuel port as it targets the country's Huthi rebels, who said Friday that 20 people had been killed in the strikes.   The attack on the Ras Issa fuel port aimed to cut off a source of supplies and funds for the Iran-backed Huthis, the US military said.   Washington has hammered the Huthis with near-daily air strikes since March 15 in a bid to end their attacks on civilian shipping and military vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.   The rebels began their attacks in late 2023, claiming solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israel's army said Friday they had intercepted an incoming missile from Yemen.   In a statement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said: "US forces took action to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iran-backed Huthi terrorists and deprive them of illegal revenue that has funded Huthi efforts to terrorise the entire region for over 10 years.    "The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Huthis, who continue to exploit and bring great pain upon their fellow countrymen".   Ships "have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Issa" despite Washington designating the rebels a foreign terrorist organisation earlier this year, the military command added, without specifying the source of the fuel.   Huthi health ministry spokesman Anees Alasbahi said the preliminary death toll stood at 20, including five paramedics.   There were also "50 wounded workers and employees at the Ras Issa oil port, following the American aggression", he said on X.   "The death toll is likely to rise as body parts are still being identified," he added.   Fireball    The port lies along the west coast of Yemen on the Red Sea.   In images broadcast early Friday by the rebels' Al-Masira channel, which it presented as the "first images of the US aggression" against the port, a fireball lit up the area around the ships, while thick columns of smoke rose above what appeared to be an ongoing blaze.   "Civil defence rescue teams and paramedics are making every effort to search for and extract victims and extinguish the fire," said Alasbahi.   The Huthis have regularly fired missiles and drones on Israel since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023 following an attack on Israel by Hamas militants.   "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted," Israel's army said Friday on Telegram, adding that aerial defence systems had been deployed "to intercept the threat".   Huthi attacks have hampered shipping through the Suez Canal -- a vital route that normally carries about 12 percent of world shipping traffic -- forcing many companies into a costly detour around the tip of southern Africa.   The United States first began conducting strikes against the Huthis under president Joe Biden's administration, and his successor President Donald Trump has vowed that military action against the rebels would continue until they are no longer a threat to shipping.   On Thursday evening, France's Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said a French frigate in the Red Sea destroyed a drone launched from Yemen.   "Our armed forces continue their commitment to ensuring maritime freedom of movement," he said on X.   US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told journalists Thursday that the Chinese satellite firm Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company was "directly supporting Iran-backed Huthi terrorist attacks on US interests".   "Their actions -- and Beijing's support of the company, even after our private engagements with them -- is yet another example of China's empty claims to support peace," she said.   Bruce did not initially provide details on the nature of the company's support for the rebels, but later referred to "a Chinese company providing satellite imagery to the Huthis." <!-- google_ad_section_end -->Image:  Hizbollah 'will not let anyone disarm' it, says chief https://jordantimes.com/news/region/hizbollah-will-not-let-anyone-disarm-it-says-chief <!-- google_ad_section_start -->BEIRUT, Lebanon — Hizbollah "will not let anyone disarm" it, the Lebanese group's leader Naim Qassem said Friday, as Washington presses Beirut to compel the Iran-backed movement to hand over its weapons.   Hezbollah, long a dominant force in Lebanese politics, was left weakened by more than a year of hostilities with Israel sparked by the Gaza war, including an Israeli ground incursion and two months of heavy bombardment that decimated the group's leadership.   The fighting was largely brought to an end by a November ceasefire, but not before the group's longtime leader and Qassem's predecessor Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli air strike.   "We will not let anyone disarm Hezbollah or disarm the resistance" against Israel, Qassem said in remarks on a Hezbollah-affiliated TV channel.    "We must cut this idea of disarmament from the dictionary."   His comments came hours after another Hizbollah official said the group refused to discuss handing over its weapons unless Israel withdrew completely from south Lebanon and halted its "aggression".   "It is not a question of disarming," Wafic Safa said in an interview with Hizbollah’s Al-Nur radio station.   "What the president (Joseph Aoun) said in his inauguration speech is a defensive strategy."    Safa, believed by experts to belong to the movement's most radical faction, said Hezbollah had conveyed its position to Aoun, who on Tuesday said he sought "to make 2025 the year of restricting arms to the state".   In his interview, Safa asked: "Wouldn't it be logical for Israel to first withdraw, then release the prisoners, then cease its aggression... and then we discuss a defensive strategy?   "The defensive strategy is about thinking about how to protect Lebanon, not preparing for the party to hand over its weapons."   Analysts have said that the once unthinkable idea of Hezbollah disarming may no longer be so, and may even be inevitable.   Problem is Israel'    Under the November ceasefire, Israel was meant to withdraw all of its forces from south Lebanon.   But despite the deal, its troops have remained at five south Lebanon positions that they deem "strategic".   Israel has also continued to carry out near-daily strikes against Lebanon -- including on Friday -- saying it is targeting members of Hezbollah.   Under the truce, Hizbollah was to pull its fighters back north of Lebanon's Litani River and dismantle any remaining military infrastructure in the south.   Lebanon's army has been deploying in the south as Israeli forces pulled back.   Hezbollah says the ceasefire does not apply to the rest of Lebanon, despite being based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the disarmament of non-state groups.   Hizbollah was the only group to keep its weapons after Lebanon's 15-year civil war ended in 1990, saying that they were for "resistance" against Israel, which continued to occupy the south until 2000.   US special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus, who visited Beirut this month, said Washington continued to press Beirut "to fully fulfil the cessation of hostilities, and that includes disarming Hizbollah and all militias".    Safa said on Friday that both Hezbollah and the Lebanese army were respecting the terms of the truce.   "The problem is Israel, which has not done so," he said.   On Saturday, a source close to Hezbollah told AFP that the group had ceded to the Lebanese army around 190 of its 265 military positions identified south of the Litani. <!-- google_ad_section_end -->Image:  5yrs ago April 2020 What a strange world we live in Covid-19 ClownWorld Restrictions Lockdowns Masks US to withdraw some 1,000 troops from Syria https://jordantimes.com/news/world/us-withdraw-some-1000-troops-syria <!-- google_ad_section_start -->WASHINGTON — The United States will roughly halve the number of troops it has deployed in Syria to less than 1,000 in the coming months, the Pentagon said Friday.   Washington has had troops in Syria for years as part of international efforts against the Daesh terror group, which rose out of the chaos of the country's civil war to seize swaths of territory there and in neighboring Iraq over a decade ago.   The brutal extremists have since suffered major defeats in both countries, but still remain a threat.   "Today the secretary of defense directed the consolidation of US forces in Syria... to select locations," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement, without specifying the sites where this would take place.   "This deliberate and conditions-based process will bring the US footprint in Syria down to less than 1,000 US forces in the coming months," he said.   President Donald Trump has long been skeptical of Washington's presence in Syria, ordering the withdrawal of troops during his first term but ultimately leaving American forces in the country.   As Islamist-led rebels pressed forward with a lightning offensive last December that ultimately overthrew Syrian president Bashar Al Assad, Trump said Washington should "NOT GET INVOLVED!"   "Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT," Trump, then the president-elect, wrote on his Truth Social platform.   Years of war against Daesh   The 2014 onslaught by Daesh prompted a US-led air campaign in support of local ground forces -- the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Iraqi government units.   Washington also deployed thousands of American personnel to advise and assist local forces, with US troops in some cases directly fighting the jihadists.   After years of bloody warfare, Iraq's prime minister announced a final victory over IS in December 2017, while the SDF proclaimed the defeat of the group's "caliphate" in March 2019 after seizing its final bastion in Syria.   But the extremists still have some fighters in the countryside of both countries, and US forces have long carried out periodic strikes and raids to help prevent the group's resurgence.   Washington stepped up military action against Daesh in Syria in the wake of Assad's overthrow, though it has more recently shifted its focus to strikes targeting Yemen's Huthi rebels, who have been attacking international shipping since late 2023.   US forces in Iraq and Syria were repeatedly targeted by pro-Iran militants following the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, but responded with heavy strikes on Tehran-linked targets, and the attacks largely subsided.   Washington for years said it had some 900 military personnel in Syria as part of international efforts against Daesh, but the Pentagon announced in December 2024 that the number of US troops in the country had doubled to around 2,000 earlier in the year.   While the United States is reducing its forces in Syria, Iraq has also sought an end to the US-led coalition's presence there, where Washington has said it has some 2,500 troops.   The United States and Iraq have announced that the coalition would end its decade-long military mission in federal Iraq by the end of 2025, and by September 2026 in the autonomous Kurdistan region. <!-- google_ad_section_end -->Image:  A few minutes ago, the Russian Defense Ministry published unique footage of the destruction of another American multiple launch rocket system 'HIMARS'. 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IRNA News Agency: ♦️ CEO Jaberi-Ansari: IRNA’s mission is to reflect realities comprehensively 📌 Zahedan, IRNA – CEO of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Hossein Jaberi-Ansari says the mission of the news organization is to reflect realities comprehensively to enable more informed decision-making. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804619/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Israel deliberately bombed place where U.S.-Israeli prisoner kept in Gaza: Abu Obeida 📌 Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obaida announced that they have lost contact with the team guarding U.S.-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander in Gaza after “direct Israeli bombardment” targeted their location. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804656/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔶 Iran’s table tennis genius joins French Pro A League 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iranian table tennis player Shima Safaie has signed a contract to join Quimper Cornouaille TT in the French Pro A League. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804973/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Foreign Ministry summons Argentina’s chargé d’affaires 📌 Tehran, IRNA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Argentina’s chargé d’affaires in Tehran over a breach of international norms and diplomatic conventions by an Argentinian prosecutor. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85804948/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Lebanese media report an Israeli attack on a vehicle in southern Lebanon. 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Government cannot afford to wait for a deal with Washington, says spokesperson 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says the administration, understanding the country’s economic realities, cannot afford to wait for a potential agreement with the United States. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85805053/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔶President thanks Zarif; acknowledges ‘set of constraints’ in former vice-president’s exit 📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Mohammad-Javad Zarif, his former vice-president for strategic affairs. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85805025/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Israeli troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely: War minister 📌 Israeli minister in charge of military affairs says the regime’s forces will remain in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85805172/ 📲 @Irna_en

Press TV Shows: 🔺Mohsen Saleh says that Israel is compelled to negotiate with Hamas due to the hostages, suggesting that Hamas is in a strong position and has the leverage to impose certain conditions on Netanyahu. Watch in full #IsraelWatch @PresstvPrograms 🔺Sizwe SikaMusi says many Africans do not feel liberated, leading to trepidation about potential changes and concerns about being used as a playground for imperialists. Watch in full #HaveItOutWithGalloway @PresstvPrograms 🔺Sizwe SikaMusi emphasizes that there is a growing sense among Africans that the portrayal of Russia and China as neo-colonialists by the West may not reflect reality. Watch in full #HaveItOutWithGalloway @PresstvPrograms 🔺Hassan Illaik says the Turkish-Qatari alliance and the Israeli intervention, backed by the US, in appointing Al Jolani deepened the fragmentation between Damascus and the surrounding regions. Watch in full #BlackBox @PresstvPrograms 🔺"You don't have rights that people outside Gaza would consider like a normal life" Gaza pharmacist Hayam Taha expresses her deep sense of frustration at life under occupation. Watch in full #WomenofResistance @PresstvPrograms 🔺Mohsen Saleh says that Palestinians adhere to Hamas' agenda because they lack alternative solutions, facing the choice of either evacuating Gaza or continuing resistance. Watch in full #IsraelWatch @PresstvPrograms 🔺Sizwe SikaMusi says the pressure from the United States on South Africa aims to force the country to choose between fully aligning with BRICS or becoming a vassal of the Western, particularly the US empire. Watch in full #HaveItOutWithGalloway @PresstvPrograms 🔺SikaMusi argues that South Africa cannot extricate itself from the BRICS bloc or the pursuit of a multipolar world, which is generally seen as beneficial for South Africa. Watch in full #HaveItOutWithGalloway @PresstvPrograms 🔺How does Al-Jolani's alignment with US and Israeli interests contribute to the division and evolving scenario in Syria? Hassan Illaik explains. Watch in full #BlackBox @PresstvPrograms 🔺"It was the most hideous moment of my life" Like the majority of Palestinians in Gaza, Hayam has known the searing pain of loss, a loss that has sometimes rendered her numb. Watch in full #WomenofResistance @PresstvPrograms 🔺 Hassan Illaik highlights several of Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s crimes and atrocities committed against civilians in Syria. Watch in full #BlackBox @PresstvPrograms 🔺 Sizwe SikaMusi explains how BRICS functions in a fluid manner, allowing members to maintain their sovereignty—unlike a unipolar world where the US dictates policies. Watch in full #HaveItOutWithGalloway @PresstvPrograms 🔺Mohsen Saleh explains why Netanyahu will be unable to proceed with his plan to evacuate Gaza. Watch in full #IsraelWatch @PresstvPrograms 🔺 Sizwe SikaMusi sheds light on the activities of CIA operatives and foreign interference in the affairs of the African continent. Watch in full #HaveItOutWithGalloway @PresstvPrograms 🔺"Now I just want to die in peace" Gaza pharmacist Hayam Taha expresses deep sorrow over the atrocities inflicted by the Israeli regime on her and her family, yet she remains committed to helping others. Watch in full #WomenofResistance @PresstvPrograms

Press TV: #WarData  #OrthodoxRussia ❗️"There is nothing sacred to the people who came here": AFU militants used a church in the Kursk Oblast as a strongholdMilitants of the Kiev regime turned the church into a combat position. Opposite the altar, they set up an ammunition depot, and launched FPV drones right from the gates.They had a stronghold here, from here they launched drones at both civilians and military personnel. The churches were used for the most unfavorable intention and direction,Archpriest Aleksandr, rector of the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael, said. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The incidents are part of a worrisome trend: a noticeable rise in aviation mishaps across the #US, particularly involving small aircraft. en.mdn.tv/8PB0 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As long as arms sales anchor #US power — and the military-industrial complex keeps its hold on Congress — the myth that the US might defend human rights remains exactly that: a myth. #GazaGenocide #Yemen #Lebanon en.mdn.tv/8PBD ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The data reveal that #Meta deleted more than 90,000 posts in compliance with temporary takedown orders from the Israeli government, often within an average of just 30 seconds. en.mdn.tv/8PB6 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Alexey Polishchuk, Director of the Second CIS Department at #Russia’s Foreign Ministry, accused #Ukraine of violating the 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure more than 60 times. #Trump en.mdn.tv/8PBL Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Local sources informed Al Mayadeen that former Free Syrian Army commander Bilal al-Droubi died from wounds sustained two days ago after being targeted by members of the Eighth Brigade in Busra al-Sham, in eastern #Daraa. On April 11, a Syrian local source told #AlMayadeen that al-Droubi had suffered serious injuries in a shooting incident in the city. According to the source, al-Droubi had been affiliated with the Free Syrian Army before 2018 and had recently submitted a request to join the Syrian Ministry of Defense forces. Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that residents of Busra al-Sham accused members and leaders of the Eighth Brigade of attempting to assassinate and detain individuals who had recently aligned themselves with the Ministry of Defense. However, no further details were provided. Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, announced on X that he, along with a group of his most experienced colleagues, is heading to Muscat as part of a delegation led by the Iranian foreign minister. He emphasized that Iran is committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. Indirect talks between Iran and the #UnitedStates will begin in Oman today, April 12. Delegations from both sides are expected to arrive in Oman's capital, Muscat, before noon, with negotiations scheduled to begin in the afternoon. The Tasnim news agency confirmed that the Omani prime minister will mediate the discussions. #Iran Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Muscat, #Oman, leading his country’s delegation for indirect talks with the United States. Shortly before taking off, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei stressed that Iran remains committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. The US delegation is headed by #US President #Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, who reportedly arrived in Oman from #Russia following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, where Iran’s nuclear program was among the topics discussed. Witkoff, seen as a key internal proponent of diplomacy, will be joined by State Department nuclear experts. Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination https://www.brighteon.com/8f33eb08-d957-4394-a3b6-a903fe083af1 Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination. ⏯️ @Real World News To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/ ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Humanitarian organizations from across the world have been reeling since Donald Trump returned as president in January and abruptly halted most #US foreign assistance money. #OCHA en.mdn.tv/8PBu Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered the Islamic Republic’s discussion points and stances to his Omani counterpart, Badr al-Busaidi, to be conveyed to the American side. During the meeting, #Araghchi described Muscat’s hosting of the indirect talks between Iran and the US as a reflection of Oman’s responsible role in regional affairs. He emphasized Iran’s appreciation for the Sultanate’s constructive engagement on regional issues and developments. For his part, al-Busaidi noted the distinguished nature of the Omani-Iranian relations and thanked the Islamic Republic for choosing Muscat as the venue for these important discussions. #Iran #US Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) For generations, #US Treasury bonds and other dollar-denominated assets have served as the world’s financial haven, but this week, global investors were confronted with the unsettling realization that these assets may no longer be as safe, nor as reliable, as once believed, Axios reported on Friday. It emphasized that the events of the past nine days are likely to be remembered as a pivotal moment in economic history, with developments in global trade and financial markets, typically years in the making, unfolding at an unprecedented pace, reshaping expectations daily. It is the unusual behavior in bond and currency markets that is raising the gravest concerns about global confidence in the US-led financial system that has dominated since the end of World War II, according to Axios. Read more here: en.mdn.tv/8PBC Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) In an interview for #AlMayadeen, Principal Director at the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs, Justin Thomas Russell, outlines why a military confrontation with Iran would pose bigger threats to the #US and its regional key partners. From overstretched Israeli attacks on #Gaza and #Lebanon to American public fatigue over US wars in #Iraq and #Afghanistan and response from regional partners like #Egypt, #Oman, and Saudi Arabia, Russell says the risks far outweigh the gains.

Press TV: ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Ahead of the April 12 talks in Oman, US envoy Witkoff claims the Trump administration is open to concessions with Iran, but only within strict so-called 'red lines', while Tehran warns threats could derail diplomacy. en.mdn.tv/8PAK ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As the Israelis wage genocide in gaza, the US expands its war footprint, bombing yemen in a show of force that targets civilians. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/17-us-airstrikes-hit-yemen-as-leadership-affirms-support-for Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Trump administration has officially ended temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson announced Friday. Roughly 14,600 Afghans will lose TPS protections in May, while around 7,900 Cameroonians will face termination in June. The TPS program shields migrants from deportation to war-torn countries or those facing natural disasters and grants them work authorization. However, the Trump administration has argued that the TPS has been misused to allow migrants to remain in the US indefinitely, making its rollback part of a wider crackdown on immigration. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Yemeni rallies, which reaffirmed Yemen’s firm solidarity with Palestine, issued a statement declaring, “We will not let Gaza down, and we will not leave its people alone. We say again: you are not alone.” https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/millions-flood-yemen-chanting--we-will-not-abandon-gaza ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) France opens legal case against Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and top officials over genocide, ethnic cleansing & crimes against humanity targeting Alawite civilians. Over 30,000 displaced, thousands killed. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/french-group-sues-syria-s-al-sharaa--ministers--for-alawite ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Earlier in the day, Yemeni forces targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and hostile warships in the northern Red Sea using cruise missiles and drones. en.mdn.tv/8PAP ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Witkoff proposed that the quickest way to broker a ceasefire would be for Washington to formally acknowledge Russia's claim over four contested regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/witkoff-urges-trump-to-recognize-russian-control-for-ukraine Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff suggested that the quickest path to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would be for the United States to formally recognize Russia’s claim over four disputed regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. The recommendation followed Witkoff’s trip to Saint Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Talks reportedly focused on possible avenues for ending the war. Sources say the envoy had also met privately with Dmitriev in Washington days earlier before presenting the proposal to Trump. General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, was in attendance and opposed the idea, stating, “Kiev would never agree to simply give up its claim on the four regions.” Sarah Wilkinson (Twitter) Any adult Palestinian male in Gaza - kill, shoot to kill: for women and children, shoot, then drive away, that was the order, israeli troops testify US judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/us-judge-rules-pro-palestine-activist-mahmoud-khalil-can-be-deported?traffic_source=rss Donald Trump's administration is pushing to deport Khalil over his participation in pro-Palestine university protests. ‘Extremely troubling’: Judge questions why US cannot locate deported man https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/extremely-troubling-judge-questions-why-us-cannot-locate-deported-man?traffic_source=rss Trump administration says it needs more time to plan return of man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison.

Press TV: ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Ahead of the April 12 talks in Oman, US envoy Witkoff claims the Trump administration is open to concessions with Iran, but only within strict so-called 'red lines', while Tehran warns threats could derail diplomacy. en.mdn.tv/8PAK ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As the Israelis wage genocide in gaza, the US expands its war footprint, bombing yemen in a show of force that targets civilians. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/17-us-airstrikes-hit-yemen-as-leadership-affirms-support-for ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The US tariffs come at a particularly sensitive time for Africa, as the continent faces a decline in development assistance. en.mdn.tv/8P9R Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Trump administration has officially ended temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson announced Friday. Roughly 14,600 Afghans will lose TPS protections in May, while around 7,900 Cameroonians will face termination in June. The TPS program shields migrants from deportation to war-torn countries or those facing natural disasters and grants them work authorization. However, the Trump administration has argued that the TPS has been misused to allow migrants to remain in the US indefinitely, making its rollback part of a wider crackdown on immigration. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Yemeni rallies, which reaffirmed Yemen’s firm solidarity with Palestine, issued a statement declaring, “We will not let Gaza down, and we will not leave its people alone. We say again: you are not alone.” https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/millions-flood-yemen-chanting--we-will-not-abandon-gaza ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) France opens legal case against Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and top officials over genocide, ethnic cleansing & crimes against humanity targeting Alawite civilians. Over 30,000 displaced, thousands killed. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/french-group-sues-syria-s-al-sharaa--ministers--for-alawite ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Earlier in the day, Yemeni forces targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and hostile warships in the northern Red Sea using cruise missiles and drones. en.mdn.tv/8PAP ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Witkoff proposed that the quickest way to broker a ceasefire would be for Washington to formally acknowledge Russia's claim over four contested regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/witkoff-urges-trump-to-recognize-russian-control-for-ukraine Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff suggested that the quickest path to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would be for the United States to formally recognize Russia’s claim over four disputed regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. The recommendation followed Witkoff’s trip to Saint Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Talks reportedly focused on possible avenues for ending the war. Sources say the envoy had also met privately with Dmitriev in Washington days earlier before presenting the proposal to Trump. General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, was in attendance and opposed the idea, stating, “Kiev would never agree to simply give up its claim on the four regions.” Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) At least 5 children and 3 adults have died from cholera in #SouthSudan while trying to reach medical care amid recent #US foreign aid cuts. According to Save the Children, these lives were lost following the shutdown of essential healthcare services. Many #Cholera deaths in South Sudan are going unreported. The true scale of the disaster is being hidden due to the lack of resources and access to accurate reporting mechanisms. The lack of data and oversight also makes it harder to mobilize the international community. Those who died had to walk for hours under the scorching sun to reach the nearest health facility still in operation, many of which were overwhelmed and lacking in supplies. Their deaths highlight just how vital accessible healthcare is, especially during major health crises. The brunt of these aid cuts is being borne by the most vulnerable, people who simply cannot manage the dangerous journey to get the help they need. Read more: en.mdn.tv/8P7E Washington Chose St. Petersburg Over RamsteinThe political facade of the pro-Kiev coalition is crumbling as Western support wavers and Ukrainian forces face irreversible defeats on the battlefield. The latest Ramstein meeting, now co-chaired by Germany and Britain without the dominant U.S. presence, underscored the growing fatigue among Ukraine’s backers.Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin refused to attend in person, joining only via video link—a clear signal of Washington’s diminishing enthusiasm to pay for war in Europe. The desperate Ukrainian leader could not claim anything new except to demand more weapons, especially air defense systems, in particular, American Patriot systems. Germany’s pledge of IRIS-T systems, a handful of missiles, and outdated Leopard tanks only highlighted Europe’s inability to sustain meaningful military aid without Washington. The absence of substantial commitments from other participants confirmed what many already suspected: Ukraine’s arsenal is running dry, and its allies are losing interest.Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes diplomacy between Moscow and Washington has sent shockwaves through Kiev. Reports of Trump’s envoy, Steven Witkoff, coming to St. Petersburg to meet with President Putin have fueled panic. The lack of official denials from Russia and the vague statements about “diplomatic engagement” only deepen the assurance that Ukraine’s fate is being decided without its input. The recent U.S.-Russia consultations in Istanbul, which deliberately avoided any mention of Ukraine in their bland official readouts, further suggest a looming backroom deal. Ukrainian experts fear that Washington and Moscow are negotiating a ceasefire at Kiev’s expense, with Zelensky’s regime increasingly seen as an obstacle to peace rather than a partner.On the frontlines, the situation is even more dire. Russian forces have crushed Ukraine’s incursions into Kursk and Belgorod, with the remnants of ground down Ukrainian brigades now fleeing in disarray. The strategic Gornal Monastery turned into a stronghold where Ukrainian troops had dug in, is now being abandoned under relentless Russian fire. Drone footage confirms columns of retreating soldiers scrambling toward Sumy, only to face artillery barrages and executions by their own nationalist “barrier troops” for desertion. Meanwhile, the Russian army is already in control of at least four Ukrainian settlements in this direction.With Russian troops just 25 km away from Sumy, a full-scale offensive looms. Ukrainian generals admit that they lack the reserves to hold the line, as Moscow’s forces are establishing a buffer zone near its border. Unconfirmed reports of North Korean troops bolstering the Russian assaults have further demoralized Kiev’s exhausted army.As Washington and Moscow inch toward negotiations, Zelensky’s regime faces annihilation—both militarily, under Russia’s impending summer offensive, and politically, as the West abandons its failed proxy. The only question left is whether Kiev’s surrender will be negotiated over its head or dictated on the battlefield.https://southfront.press/washington-chose-st-petersburg-over-ramstein/ Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Speaking ahead of planned US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump's "ultimate goal and the ultimate objective is to ensure that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon." While "the president believes in diplomacy, direct talks, talking directly in the same room in order to achieve that goal," Leavitt maintained that Trump has clearly communicated to Iran and his national security team that "all options are on the table and Iran has a choice to make." Otherwise, "There will be all hell to pay," the White House Press Secretary stated. A big bomb, FAB-1500 M-54, fell precisely and exploded powerfully on the concentration of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Refractory Plant's building in Chasov Yar (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chasovyar) causing a large cloud of impact in the air. Russian military channels released a short video on April 10, 2025, Russian Aerospace Forces supported by air reconnaissance, launched a powerful attack in the morning with aerial bomb, following reports in recent days about large NATO-Kiev reinforcements, sent only to defend several city blocks in ChasovYar, but the new buildup of troops and equipment was confirmed to be burned by Russia. Apparently, the Russian 1500 kg aerial bomb came early, even before the enemy group started their morning with a cup of coffee. The latest map on April 11 of the city center of Chasov Yar, shows a picture of what it really looks like, the Refractory Plant was previously unsecured and claimed to be controlled by Ukraine, but Russia is now bombing it and securing over the block. Ukrainian media did not mention anything, that Zelensky in panic was using all his last efforts, to try to stop the Russian Armed Forces there. However, this time 26 Ukrainian soldiers, two pickup trucks, food, and ammunition, were reportedly completely destroyed by a single large bomb explosion, in the last days of Chasov Yar, similar to the last battles for Bakhmut, or Artemovsk. Kiev, can no longer speak up abaout a city, only holding positions in several high-rise buildings, because Russian forces control almost all of their group's logistical communications. Any Ukrainian reinforcements that come are immediately destroyed, and it seems, that there is nothing left to conquer for a long time for Chasov Yar!Mirrored - MILITARY TUBE TODAY To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net (https://gibraltar-messenger.net/) These idiots still can't figure this out! They're gone.SourcesOriginally procured from Covid BC:https://x.com/tulloch1978/status/1910672464859869295https://x.com/mcs_pyhttps://www.facebook.com/mariacristinasanabria/https://www.facebook.com/james.distefano.967/Mirrored - The Kurgan Report Daniella Weiss nominated for Nobel Peace Prize!?Further Info:Israeli settler organization's “Nachala” Daniella Weiss said Palestinians have lost the right to live in Gaza!:https://www.brighteon.com/0c2c5c42-c4e2-494c-8ea6-c28a4284832eDaniella Weiss “Arabs Will Not Stay in Gaza Strip”:https://www.brighteon.com/4d3b6803-87aa-4321-aa60-824c09e3750cFormer Mayor of Kedumim and Israeli settler leader Daniella Weiss says an army of settlers is ready to occupy Gaza and build new illegal settlements:https://www.brighteon.com/8eb9caf5-fc23-404b-a722-89845558f6b9Source @Real World News To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/