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The Digest: Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, following a truce in Lebanon. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said ships must follow a coordinated route set by Iranian maritime authorities. US President Donald Trump welcomed the move on...

The Digest: The White House has denied that Vice President JD Vance's remarks about military operations in Iran suggested a US nuclear strike against the Islamic Republic. Vance had said US forces have tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce President Donald Trump's ultimatum...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk "hell raining down" on the Arabian nation. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump wrote: "Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!" Tehran had...

The Digest: The Super Eagles defeated Iran 2-1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams securing the win. Simon opened the scoring in the 6th minute, while Adams doubled the lead in the 51st minute after connecting with Ademola Lookman's...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have a full house in their Antalya, Turkey camp ahead of international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with captain Wilfred Ndidi completing the expected arrivals on Wednesday. However, defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, leaving...

The Digest: Iran has begun negotiations with FIFA to relocate its 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing security concerns. The Iranian Embassy in Mexico confirmed the development, quoting FA president Mehdi Taj, who stated the team "will certainly not travel to...

The Digest: Iran has rejected the UN Security Council resolution condemning its missile and drone strikes on Gulf countries and Jordan, describing it as "one-sided and politically motivated." The resolution, presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135 nations, was adopted with 13 votes in...

The Digest: Iranian drone attacks have struck the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), the UAE's largest port and oil storage facility, sparking a fire with no casualties reported. A separate "drone-related incident" hours later caused a fire near Dubai International Airport, temporarily...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is in discussions with Iran regarding the ongoing war, now in its third week, but claimed Tehran is not yet ready for a deal. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested Iran is "getting pretty close" to readiness but...

The Digest: Six people have been killed and at least 141 injured, including Nigerian nationals, after Iran launched another wave of missile and drone attacks targeting US-linked assets in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted nine...

The Digest: Following Iran's announcement that it will boycott the 2026 World Cup amid its conflict with the US and Israel, CompleteSports examines five nations that previously withdrew after qualifying. Iran, drawn in Group G with New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt, becomes the latest in a list...

The Digest: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a blistering attack on Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, claiming he "cannot show his face in public" and describing him as "the puppet of the Revolutionary Guards." Speaking at his first news conference since the...

The Digest: Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared in his first address since assuming power that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to pressure Iran's enemies. Speaking in a recorded speech on Thursday, Khamenei reiterated Iran's stance following earlier threats by...

The Digest: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined three conditions for ending the ongoing war with the US and Israel, including "payment of reparations" by the US for damage caused to Iran. In an X post, Pezeshkian stated: "Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed...

The Digest: Brent crude prices have broken above $100 per barrel for the first time in nearly four years as the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalates dramatically. At the time of reporting, Brent crude surged 13.9% to $105.60 per barrel, while US WTI crude rose 10.7% to $100.66. The rally follows...

The Digest: Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has expressed Tehran's readiness to assist Nigeria in its fight against terrorism, emphasizing that Iran is itself a victim of terrorism. Speaking on Arise Television, Raja addressed recent allegations by Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman...

The Digest: Pope Leo XIV has appealed for an end to the "roar of bombs" in the Middle East as the conflict sparked by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran entered its ninth day. Speaking after the Angelus prayer, the US-born pontiff expressed deep dismay over escalating violence, destruction, and a...

The Digest: An explosion rocked the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, in the early hours of Sunday, causing "minor material damage" to the consular section entrance, according to local police. The blast occurred around 1 am local time as tensions heighten across US diplomatic missions worldwide...

The Digest: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologized to neighboring countries affected by retaliatory airstrikes in the week-old conflict with Israel and the US, while announcing a leadership directive to armed forces to "not attack neighbouring countries unless attacked first." In a...

The Digest: Israel's Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has accused Iran of backing Islamic movements in Nigeria, specifically the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), to spread terror globally. Speaking on Arise TV, Freeman warned that Tehran's influence extends beyond Nigeria to other...