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The federal high court in Lagos has remanded Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu, a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, over the alleged importation of 6.1 kilograms of cocaine. Ikechukwu was arraigned on Friday…
US Resumes Strikes On Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz
The United States said Sunday it had carried out air strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its first attacks on…
Strait of Hormuz will become US territory after Iran war, says Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz an American territory after the war with Iran. The president made the comments while delivering a speech…
Iran Issues Demands For Reopening Of Hormuz
Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to…
Trump: Iran will be hit very hard if Strait of Hormuz remains closed
US President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran “very hard” if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Speaking in an interview on Fox News, Trump said “very good…
US could take over Strait of Hormuz, seek payment for security – Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the United States would likely take over the Strait of Hormuz and should be compensated for securing the strategic waterway amid escalating tensions…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches fresh strikes on US bases in Middle East
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after its forces fired a naval cruise missile at a vessel it accused of sailing through an unauthorised route. According…
US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait
The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping…
US Launches ‘Powerful’ Strikes On Iran After Hormuz Attacks
US forces launched “powerful” strikes on Tuesday against Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. “The US strikes are…
Iran Closes Hormuz Again Over Israel Renewed Strikes On Lebanon
Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with…
Strait of Hormuz to be reopened as US, Iran reach peace deal
The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but…
US Announces Sanctions Against Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz
The United States Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Tehran’s new agency that collects fees for traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “The…
Trump, Xi Agreed Strait Of Hormuz ‘Must Remain Open’ — White House
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a “good” meeting on Thursday in which they agreed that the Strait of Hormuz “must remain open”, the…
US says Iran deal on Strait of Hormuz near completion
Washington believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, US news outlet Axios reported Wednesday, citing two…
Strait of Hormuz: US says Iranian attack on ships will trigger ‘devastating’ response
The United States says while it is “not looking for a fight” with Iran over the contentious Strait of Hormuz, it would not shy away from any confrontation. Pentagon…
