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'Don't shoot me, I'm a Muslim': Captain held by Somali pirates as attacks increase during Iran war At least three large commercial vessels are being held for ransom by pirate groups, including Captain Ashari Samadikun's oil tanker.

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More than a dozen sailors, the majority from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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More than a dozen sailors, the majority from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Between 2012 and 2024, Somali piracy was effectively neutralized, with no major attacks reported for years. But that has changed. In 2025, the waters off the Horn of Africa are once again becoming a hotspot. In 2025, Somali pirates are re-emerging, taking advantage of the chaos created by the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the drawdown of international naval patrols. Between January and June 2025, there were at least 7 reported attacks on commercial vessels, including the hijacking of the MV Abdulla in March, whose 23 crew members were held for ransom. By mid-2025, the number of incidents had surpassed the total recorded in all of 2024, which had seen a near-complete lull. A hijacking of a fishing vessel in April 2025 further demonstrated the pirates' ability to adapt and operate. The hijackings of 2025 have driven up the cost of the "war risk" insurance premiums for vessels transiting the region, with the average premium rising to 1.2% of the vessel's hull value in April 2025. This is significantly higher than the 0.5% to 0.7% rate seen just six months earlier. The cost of ransoms has also risen, with the MV Abdulla reportedly being held for a ransom of $5 million. These numbers reflect the pirates' ability to command a premium. Somali piracy has never been a random phenomenon. It has been fueled by the collapse of the Somali state, the absence of effective governance, and the immense wealth flowing through the Gulf of Aden. The 2025 resurgence is a direct consequence of the geopolitical instability caused by the Red Sea crisis, which has allowed the pirates to exploit the chaos and the reduced naval presence. Beyond the financial cost, there is a human cost. The hijackings of 2025 have led to the detention of at least 23 crew members, and the potential for violence remains high. The Somali pirates are not just robbers; they are a symptom of a failed state and a testament to the desperation of a population that has been abandoned by its leaders. Somali piracy is not a myth. It is a real and dangerous phenomenon. But it is also a symptom of a deeper problem, a failed state, a collapsed economy, and a population that has been left with few options. The pirates are not just criminals they are the product of a society that has been destroyed by its leaders. And until Somalia is rebuilt, the piracy will continue. South Africa is not the enemy. Somalia's leaders are. And it is time the world held them accountable for the chaos they have created.
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Between 2012 and 2024, Somali piracy was effectively neutralized, with no major attacks reported for years. But that has changed. In 2025, the waters off the Horn of Africa are once again becoming a hotspot. In 2025, Somali pirates are re-emerging, taking advantage of the chaos created by the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the drawdown of international naval patrols. Between January and June 2025, there were at least 7 reported attacks on commercial vessels, including the hijacking of the MV Abdulla in March, whose 23 crew members were held for ransom. By mid-2025, the number of incidents had surpassed the total recorded in all of 2024, which had seen a near-complete lull. A hijacking of a fishing vessel in April 2025 further demonstrated the pirates' ability to adapt and operate. The hijackings of 2025 have driven up the cost of the "war risk" insurance premiums for vessels transiting the region, with the average premium rising to 1.2% of the vessel's hull value in April 2025. This is significantly higher than the 0.5% to 0.7% rate seen just six months earlier. The cost of ransoms has also risen, with the MV Abdulla reportedly being held for a ransom of $5 million. These numbers reflect the pirates' ability to command a premium. Somali piracy has never been a random phenomenon. It has been fueled by the collapse of the Somali state, the absence of effective governance, and the immense wealth flowing through the Gulf of Aden. The 2025 resurgence is a direct consequence of the geopolitical instability caused by the Red Sea crisis, which has allowed the pirates to exploit the chaos and the reduced naval presence. Beyond the financial cost, there is a human cost. The hijackings of 2025 have led to the detention of at least 23 crew members, and the potential for violence remains high. The Somali pirates are not just robbers; they are a symptom of a failed state and a testament to the desperation of a population that has been abandoned by its leaders. Somali piracy is not a myth. It is a real and dangerous phenomenon. But it is also a symptom of a deeper problem, a failed state, a collapsed economy, and a population that has been left with few options. The pirates are not just criminals they are the product of a society that has been destroyed by its leaders. And until Somalia is rebuilt, the piracy will continue. South Africa is not the enemy. Somalia's leaders are. And it is time the world held them accountable for the chaos they have created.

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Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider (NH) on his 26th Martyrdom Anniversary Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH is remembered as the “Lion of Kargil.” 65 Bullets were remove from Captain Kernal Sher Khan’s body! #PakistanArmy #Pakistan #India #ISPR The 26th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH is being observed with respect and pride. Captain Sher Khan was martyred on 5th July 1999, during the Kargil War in the defence of the motherland. Ceremonies will be held in various cities to commemorate his martyrdom. The main ceremony will be held in Swabi at the mausoleum of Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed. He belonged to the 90th PMA Long Course. He passed out and got a commission in the Sindh Regiment At the time of his martyrdom, he was serving in the 12th Northern Light Infantry The courage, leadership and bravery of the Kargil heroes will always be remembered Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH was awarded Pakistan's highest military award, Nishan-e-Haider, for his courage and bravery in the Kargil War The enemy praised the bravery of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH Indian Brigadier Pratap Singh acknowledged the bravery of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH It was great to know that the award of Nishan-e-Haider was awarded to Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed NH - Indian Army Brigadier Pratap Singh The martyrdom of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH is a shining example of loyalty, sacrifice, and determination to the motherland The name of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH will forever be remembered in history.
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Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider (NH) on his 26th Martyrdom Anniversary Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH is remembered as the “Lion of Kargil.” 65 Bullets were remove from Captain Kernal Sher Khan’s body! #PakistanArmy #Pakistan #India #ISPR The 26th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH is being observed with respect and pride. Captain Sher Khan was martyred on 5th July 1999, during the Kargil War in the defence of the motherland. Ceremonies will be held in various cities to commemorate his martyrdom. The main ceremony will be held in Swabi at the mausoleum of Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed. He belonged to the 90th PMA Long Course. He passed out and got a commission in the Sindh Regiment At the time of his martyrdom, he was serving in the 12th Northern Light Infantry The courage, leadership and bravery of the Kargil heroes will always be remembered Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH was awarded Pakistan's highest military award, Nishan-e-Haider, for his courage and bravery in the Kargil War The enemy praised the bravery of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH Indian Brigadier Pratap Singh acknowledged the bravery of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH It was great to know that the award of Nishan-e-Haider was awarded to Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed NH - Indian Army Brigadier Pratap Singh The martyrdom of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH is a shining example of loyalty, sacrifice, and determination to the motherland The name of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed NH will forever be remembered in history.

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Fish oil is often discussed for its brain and mood benefits, but research shows it may also improve resting metabolic rate (RMR) and body composition. A 2015 study looked at 24 older women (66 years old), with half taking 3 grams per day of fish oil (2 g EPA, 1 g DHA) and the other half receiving olive oil as a placebo. Both groups were matched for calories. [PMCID: PMC4682991 | PMID: 26679702] After 12 weeks, the fish oil group saw: - 14% increase in resting metabolic rate - ~10% increase in energy expenditure during exercise - 19% higher fat oxidation at rest, 27% higher when active - 4% increase in lean mass (from 40.3 kg to 41.9 kg, a 1.6 kg absolute increase) Additionally: - VO2 max improved in the fish oil group (no change in placebo) - Resting heart rate dropped by ~3 bpm in the fish oil group (no change in placebo) - Metabolic rate increases held even when adjusting for body mass and lean mass This is just one of the many evidence-based strategies we discussed for improving metabolic performance.

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Police try to sort out who’s who at a demonstration held by a coalition of groups opposing NATO and war in Iran. Socialist Action organizer Barry Weisleder takes the opportunity to complain that my videographer is harassing him by documenting the public demonstration. Just a few months ago, Weisleder was arrested and charged for using his flagpole to hit my videographer. That case is still before the courts. As usual, everything is violence except actual violence. 📸 Jul 18, 2026 #Toronto #ProtestMania
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Police try to sort out who’s who at a demonstration held by a coalition of groups opposing NATO and war in Iran. Socialist Action organizer Barry Weisleder takes the opportunity to complain that my videographer is harassing him by documenting the public demonstration. Just a few months ago, Weisleder was arrested and charged for using his flagpole to hit my videographer. That case is still before the courts. As usual, everything is violence except actual violence. 📸 Jul 18, 2026 #Toronto #ProtestMania

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🚨 NOW: Gen. Dan Caine CONFIRMS that Iran has attacked US forces "more than 10 TIMES" since the ceasefire was announced Iran is also lashing out in panic mode at the UAE "Iran has fired at commercial vessels 9 times and seized 2 container ships and they've attacked us forces more than 10 times — all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point." "As a result of Iran's indiscriminate attacks across the region, there are currently 22,500 mariners embarked on more than 1,550 commercial vessels trapped in the Arabian Gulf, unable to transit." "In addition to shipping, Iran has continued to deliberately attack its neighbors. Just yesterday, Iran attacked Oman once and the UAE three times, including an attack on Fujairah oil terminal, which was successfully defeated." "They also launched cruise missiles, drones, small boats at U.S. forces, defending commercial shipping in the straits." "And United States Navy MH-60 helicopters and Army AH-64 Apache helicopters successfully defeated those threats. Thus far, today is quieter."
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🚨 NOW: Gen. Dan Caine CONFIRMS that Iran has attacked US forces "more than 10 TIMES" since the ceasefire was announced Iran is also lashing out in panic mode at the UAE "Iran has fired at commercial vessels 9 times and seized 2 container ships and they've attacked us forces more than 10 times — all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point." "As a result of Iran's indiscriminate attacks across the region, there are currently 22,500 mariners embarked on more than 1,550 commercial vessels trapped in the Arabian Gulf, unable to transit." "In addition to shipping, Iran has continued to deliberately attack its neighbors. Just yesterday, Iran attacked Oman once and the UAE three times, including an attack on Fujairah oil terminal, which was successfully defeated." "They also launched cruise missiles, drones, small boats at U.S. forces, defending commercial shipping in the straits." "And United States Navy MH-60 helicopters and Army AH-64 Apache helicopters successfully defeated those threats. Thus far, today is quieter."

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⭕️ REPORT | US and Iran in “War of Endurance” Over Strait of Hormuz US and Iran are settling into a drawn-out fight over the Strait of Hormuz, with each side betting it can outlast the other, the Wall Street Journal wrote. 🔸U.S. forces fired missiles into the smokestack of a Curaçao-flagged oil tanker, the Belma, disabling it as it sailed toward Iran’s Kharg Island amid the reimposed U.S. blockade, Central Command said Wednesday, the first commercial ship the U.S. has struck since the blockade resumed. 🔸Two other ships have been redirected since the blockade was resumed. 🔸No Iranian attacks were reported on vessels in the Strait in the past 24 hours. Kelly Grieco (Kelly Grieco), a Stimson Center senior fellow, said on X that the U.S. strategy in the fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz could be following three paths: 1) “break Iran’s kill chain” by targeting the radars, surveillance sites and communications relays that connect “a sensor to a shooter”; 2) “catch the arrows” by intercepting large volume of Iranian missiles and drones before they hit ships; 3) pursue punishment by escalating costs on Iran by striking Iran until it stops attacking commercial vessels. She said the administration has not said which strategy it is pursuing, “possibly because it hasn’t decided.” Researcher Rosemary Kelanic said in comments to WSJ: "Iran basically thinks that it can attack enough vessels that they’ll effectively suppress shipping in the strait. Trump seems to think the U.S. has found a way to get significant quantities of oil out of Hormuz, even if the Iranians don’t cooperate.” “Who's right? We're currently running the experiment.” 🎥 Clip via Al Jazeera

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Tucker Carlson: Even if I were being bribed by Qatar—to do I don't know what Qatar bribes people to do—you'd still have to contend with this: Is what I'm saying true? Is the Iran war going well? Is it in America's interest? Did the administration say we're following Israel? They did. Is genocide being committed in Gaza? Of course, objectively, the numbers are there. They attack me as a person. "I'm a bad person. I'm a Nazi." Well, I'm not at all, but even if I were, it wouldn't change the fact that you're committing genocide and this war is hurting my country.
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Tucker Carlson: Even if I were being bribed by Qatar—to do I don't know what Qatar bribes people to do—you'd still have to contend with this: Is what I'm saying true? Is the Iran war going well? Is it in America's interest? Did the administration say we're following Israel? They did. Is genocide being committed in Gaza? Of course, objectively, the numbers are there. They attack me as a person. "I'm a bad person. I'm a Nazi." Well, I'm not at all, but even if I were, it wouldn't change the fact that you're committing genocide and this war is hurting my country.

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🚨Iran: Israeli Attacks ‘With American Weapons’ Amount to Declaration of War Pres. Trump has to be careful.🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iranian Ambassador to UN Amir Saeid Iravani said that Israel’s Friday attacks against Iran were carried out with US support and amount to a declaration of war. "... we will not forget that our people lost their lives as [a] result of the Israeli attacks with American weapons. These actions amount to a declaration of war. They are the latest in a long and well-documented pattern of lawless, destabilizing, and aggressive behavior by the Israeli regime, a regime that acts with impunity because it is shielded by powerful allies. This must end," Iravani said during a meeting of the UN Security Council. Iran’s envoy said that at least 78 people were killed as a result of Israel’s strikes against Iran, while 320 others were injured, an overwhelming majority of them civilians. Source: Ria Novosti #Tehran
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🚨Iran: Israeli Attacks ‘With American Weapons’ Amount to Declaration of War Pres. Trump has to be careful.🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iranian Ambassador to UN Amir Saeid Iravani said that Israel’s Friday attacks against Iran were carried out with US support and amount to a declaration of war. "... we will not forget that our people lost their lives as [a] result of the Israeli attacks with American weapons. These actions amount to a declaration of war. They are the latest in a long and well-documented pattern of lawless, destabilizing, and aggressive behavior by the Israeli regime, a regime that acts with impunity because it is shielded by powerful allies. This must end," Iravani said during a meeting of the UN Security Council. Iran’s envoy said that at least 78 people were killed as a result of Israel’s strikes against Iran, while 320 others were injured, an overwhelming majority of them civilians. Source: Ria Novosti #Tehran

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Iran Captain: U.S. Made World Cup 2026 a ‘Disaster’ Losing sucks. Losing because someone sabotaged your progress is unforgivable. Speaking at a press conference on 27 June, Iranian national football team captain Mehdi Taremi had a few frank words for FIFA and the US government for preventing his team from smoothly participating in the 2026 World Cup held in Canada, the US and Mexico. US visa denials that forced them to camp in Tijuana, Mexico, and multiple delayed and invasive US border vettings led to a schedule that denied rest between matches. The Iranian team went home after being eliminated on 27 June. All of this comes amid a US/Isr*eli war against Iran that has wrecked the global economy. Do you agree with Taremi's assessment of Iran's World Cup treatment as a "disaster"? Drop us a comment. Don't forget to follow The Spearhead.

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In southern Lebanon, Israeli troops may no longer occupy towns on foot — but for residents, the war continues overhead and from nearby hilltops. Drones patrol daily, striking without warning. Snipers stationed on Israeli-held ridges watch roads, rooftops, and fields. In September, an Israeli drone strike in Bint Jbeil killed five civilians, including three children, when a missile hit their car. Nearly 100,000 homes across Lebanon have been damaged or destroyed by Israel, mostly in the south. Amnesty International calls for war-crimes investigations over “apparently deliberate attacks on civilian property.” Jeremy Loffredo (Jeremy Loffredo) for Drop Site documents the devastation in Bint Jbeil, Farchouba, and Kfarkila — areas still under drone surveillance from Israeli-held hills. Despite the danger, families are rebuilding. “Anything Israel doesn’t want to see return, they destroy,” said a shopkeeper. “And they shoot at anyone just to instill fear.”
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In southern Lebanon, Israeli troops may no longer occupy towns on foot — but for residents, the war continues overhead and from nearby hilltops. Drones patrol daily, striking without warning. Snipers stationed on Israeli-held ridges watch roads, rooftops, and fields. In September, an Israeli drone strike in Bint Jbeil killed five civilians, including three children, when a missile hit their car. Nearly 100,000 homes across Lebanon have been damaged or destroyed by Israel, mostly in the south. Amnesty International calls for war-crimes investigations over “apparently deliberate attacks on civilian property.” Jeremy Loffredo (Jeremy Loffredo) for Drop Site documents the devastation in Bint Jbeil, Farchouba, and Kfarkila — areas still under drone surveillance from Israeli-held hills. Despite the danger, families are rebuilding. “Anything Israel doesn’t want to see return, they destroy,” said a shopkeeper. “And they shoot at anyone just to instill fear.”

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NEW: Five men have been stabbed in a series of anti-Muslim attacks as a bare-chested man was seen roaming the streets of Edinburgh with a large weapon. He said after his arrest: "I'm protecting the country from these fu***** Muslim bas***** raping our young daughters" The attacks began near a mosque in the west of the city, where two men were injured, on Friday night. Footage posted on social media appears to show the same man vandalising a petrol station and battering the door of a pizzeria several miles away on Leith Walk before being held on the ground by police. A 36-year-old white man has been arrested and counter terrorism officers have joined local Police Scotland colleagues in an ongoing investigation.
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NEW: Five men have been stabbed in a series of anti-Muslim attacks as a bare-chested man was seen roaming the streets of Edinburgh with a large weapon. He said after his arrest: "I'm protecting the country from these fu***** Muslim bas***** raping our young daughters" The attacks began near a mosque in the west of the city, where two men were injured, on Friday night. Footage posted on social media appears to show the same man vandalising a petrol station and battering the door of a pizzeria several miles away on Leith Walk before being held on the ground by police. A 36-year-old white man has been arrested and counter terrorism officers have joined local Police Scotland colleagues in an ongoing investigation.

DOAM

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WAR ON IRAN: Afshin Rattansi and Capt. James Fanell CLASH on US targeting civilians Captain James Fanell: ‘The thousands of people that are being killed in Iran are not being killed by the American bombs. They’re being killed by the Iranian regime. We don’t target civilians.’ Afshin Rattansi: ‘We know that’s not true…that sounds a bit like it’s from the follies in Vietnam.’ Captain James Fanell: ‘No, we do not target civilians. I know that.’ Afshin: ‘Why did Pete Hegseth say repeatedly “we are investigating” when it came to the mass carnage at the elementary school in southern Iran?…there are hospitals and schools all across Iran that are being reportedly hit. Why didn’t Hegseth admit it was a ‘mistake’? Why avoid the subject?’ Capt. Fanell: ‘He doesn’t know the facts, and he’s waiting for the facts to come in. It could be an errant weapon…we don’t know the details. What I said — and I’ll stand by it, because I did this as a target intelligence officer, we abide by the law of armed conflict. And we do not target civilian populations in any way, shape, or form.’ Afshin: ‘Seymour Hersh is a friend of the show. And I think we’ve seen the United States’ history on civilians targeting as anyone who’s read his books will know.’ Watch the full interview with Captain James Fanell, the former Director of Intelligence and Information Operations of the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet, in the quoted post, or watch it on Rumble, link below in the replies👇
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WAR ON IRAN: Afshin Rattansi and Capt. James Fanell CLASH on US targeting civilians Captain James Fanell: ‘The thousands of people that are being killed in Iran are not being killed by the American bombs. They’re being killed by the Iranian regime. We don’t target civilians.’ Afshin Rattansi: ‘We know that’s not true…that sounds a bit like it’s from the follies in Vietnam.’ Captain James Fanell: ‘No, we do not target civilians. I know that.’ Afshin: ‘Why did Pete Hegseth say repeatedly “we are investigating” when it came to the mass carnage at the elementary school in southern Iran?…there are hospitals and schools all across Iran that are being reportedly hit. Why didn’t Hegseth admit it was a ‘mistake’? Why avoid the subject?’ Capt. Fanell: ‘He doesn’t know the facts, and he’s waiting for the facts to come in. It could be an errant weapon…we don’t know the details. What I said — and I’ll stand by it, because I did this as a target intelligence officer, we abide by the law of armed conflict. And we do not target civilian populations in any way, shape, or form.’ Afshin: ‘Seymour Hersh is a friend of the show. And I think we’ve seen the United States’ history on civilians targeting as anyone who’s read his books will know.’ Watch the full interview with Captain James Fanell, the former Director of Intelligence and Information Operations of the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet, in the quoted post, or watch it on Rumble, link below in the replies👇

Going Underground

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⭕️ Araghchi warned the U.S. would “bitterly regret” the precedent set by attacking a defenseless Iranian vessel and killing more than 100 sailors. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena, torpedoed and sunk by a U.S. submarine on March 4, was unarmed at the time of the attack. He described it as a “navy training vessel” carrying nearly 130 trainee officers and sailors returning from MILAN 2026 and the International Fleet Review 2026 naval exercises hosted by the Indian Navy. Araghchi called the strike — which U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated Wednesday as a “historic” achievement — a “war crime” and an “atrocity at sea.” Later, an explosion struck the Bahamas-flagged oil tanker Sonangol Namibe off Kuwait on March 5. The IRGC said it hit a “U.S. oil tanker.” Araghchi told NBC that Iran is not targeting tankers, but some nine vessels have already been hit and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has largely halted, with the U.S. attack now setting a precedent for potential future strikes on shipping.
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⭕️ Araghchi warned the U.S. would “bitterly regret” the precedent set by attacking a defenseless Iranian vessel and killing more than 100 sailors. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena, torpedoed and sunk by a U.S. submarine on March 4, was unarmed at the time of the attack. He described it as a “navy training vessel” carrying nearly 130 trainee officers and sailors returning from MILAN 2026 and the International Fleet Review 2026 naval exercises hosted by the Indian Navy. Araghchi called the strike — which U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated Wednesday as a “historic” achievement — a “war crime” and an “atrocity at sea.” Later, an explosion struck the Bahamas-flagged oil tanker Sonangol Namibe off Kuwait on March 5. The IRGC said it hit a “U.S. oil tanker.” Araghchi told NBC that Iran is not targeting tankers, but some nine vessels have already been hit and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has largely halted, with the U.S. attack now setting a precedent for potential future strikes on shipping.

Drop Site

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WATCH | Tatenda Tagwireyi from Zimbabwe says he was tricked into joining the Russian military after being promised a well-paying and safe job. While fighting for Russia in the Russia–Ukraine war, he was captured by Ukrainian forces after surviving a drone attack and is now being held as a prisoner of war in Ukraine. In a video released after his capture, Tagwireyi warned other Africans not to trust recruiters who promise jobs in Russia. He claims that foreign recruits are often misled, have their passports and phones taken away, and are sent to the frontlines without fully understanding what they have signed up for. Tagwireyi said he suffered greatly during the war and was abandoned by his unit.
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WATCH | Tatenda Tagwireyi from Zimbabwe says he was tricked into joining the Russian military after being promised a well-paying and safe job. While fighting for Russia in the Russia–Ukraine war, he was captured by Ukrainian forces after surviving a drone attack and is now being held as a prisoner of war in Ukraine. In a video released after his capture, Tagwireyi warned other Africans not to trust recruiters who promise jobs in Russia. He claims that foreign recruits are often misled, have their passports and phones taken away, and are sent to the frontlines without fully understanding what they have signed up for. Tagwireyi said he suffered greatly during the war and was abandoned by his unit.

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