TRUMP THREATENS IRAN WITH MAJOR STRIKES AND WARNS OF POTENTIAL CONTROL OF OIL INFRASTRUCTURE AS REGIONAL CONFLICT ESCALATES. (PHOTO).

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 Trump threatens Iran with major strikes and warns of potential control of oil infrastructure as regional conflict escalates  President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States would strike Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” escalating already heightened tensions as both sides continue exchanging attacks across the region. In a social media post, Trump also threatened to “assume total control” of Iran’s oil and gas infrastructure, including the key Kharg Island export terminal, describing potential action “in the not too distant future.” The warning came as U.S. and Iranian forces traded fire for a second straight day, marking the third major escalation in less than a week following earlier clashes involving Iran, Israel, and U.S. forces stationed across multiple countries. The ongoing exchanges have pushed the region closer to a wider conflict, while diplomatic efforts appear increasingly strained. Trump said Iran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, while Iranian ...

MAURITIUS SUSPENDS DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH MALDIVES OVER CHAGOS ISLANDS ROW. (PHOTO)


 Mauritius suspends diplomatic ties with Maldives over Chagos Islands row


Mauritius has suspended diplomatic relations with the Maldives in a move it attributed to the Maldivian government's non-recognition of Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Islands.


The decision follows Maldives' stand that "it no longer recognizes the sovereignty of the Republic of Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, its territorial integrity and is now objecting to the Agreement between Mauritius and the United Kingdom," according to a statement by the foreign affairs ministry.


The decision "reflects the commitment of Mauritius to safeguard its national interest and uphold the principles of sovereignty and respect to the United Nations Charter, international law, peace and stability in the region," read the statement issued after a Cabinet meeting late on Friday, Anadolu Agency reported.


The UK and Mauritius signed last year an agreement to settle the future of the contested Chagos Islands, officially known as the British Indian Ocean Territory, but US President Donald Trump recently urged London to scrap the deal.


The deal would see the UK cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius, and lease back a joint UK-US military base on the largest island.


Maldives has raised concerns and objections regarding the proposed transfer, and has sought direct discussions with the UK.


​​​​​​​President Mohamed Muizzu recently said Maldives holds a stronger historical and legal claim to the territory than Mauritius.

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