By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Donald Trump said the United States could launch a new attack on Iran, referring to the US-Israeli military operation “Epic Fury”. The possibility comes after US forces were reduced in the Middle East and amid persistent tensions with Tehran, according to France 24.
The United States is reducing its military presence at bases in Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait as President Donald Trump considers new strike options against Iran. The State Department has also ordered non-essential staff to leave its embassy in Saudi Arabia, a move prompted by attack risks, according to US officials cited by NBC News.
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US envoy Tom Barrack says the United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, amid mounting threats from Washington and Israel. He says, however, that the US objective is not to overthrow Iran’s government, according to remarks to podcaster Mario Nawfal.
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The United States is escorting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran threatens to strike amid a regional conflict. The report also mentions stalled US-Iran negotiations and intensified fighting in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, according to L’essentiel.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced an imminent large-scale military operation in the West Bank and said he intends to displace residents of Hebron. The statement came after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack attributed to Palestinian gunmen, France 24 reports.
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Ukrainian army to observe humanitarian truce in OlechkyThe Ukrainian army says it will observe a truce in Olechky from Tuesday to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. The temporary suspension of military operations had been announced by the White House, according to Le Monde.The week in Africa
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