Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries urged President Trump to meet and negotiate before the Sept. 30 deadline, warning Republicans would bear the blame for a government shutdown.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move is “to ensure the safety of residents and visitors”
From the confines of underground bomb shelters in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the desperate voices of Nigerians caught in the crossfire between Israel and Iran are calling out for help
The demonstrations came as Israel and Iran exchanged attacks; Israel struck Iranian missile sites overnight, prompting retaliatory missile fire from Iran.
The Federal Government is finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerians caught in the crossfire of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced.
Israel launched major airstrikes the previous day, targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities, killing over 70 people.
Both leaders agreed the Middle East war should end, with Trump adding, “his war should also end,” in reference to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“This principle has shaped Israeli security policy ever since, asserting that the country will not tolerate nuclear threats from adversaries.
“About two seconds after I walked outside, I saw these appear in the sky… we saw a number of intercepts take place as well.”
Iran’s Supreme Leader accused Israel of starting a war, while U.S. officials confirmed American forces helped intercept missiles.