Thomas Massie does a pretty impressive Trump impression.

South African Troops Crack Down on Illegal Gold Miners in Johannesburg

South African soldiers dismantled illegal gold mining sites near Johannesburg as part of a police support deployment. Authorities say 30,000 illegal miners operate in 6,000 abandoned shafts, costing over $4 billion annually.

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Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee:

The end of the war is in our hands. We will consider ending the war only when, first, we receive full compensation for all our damages from the United States, and second, we obtain a 100% guarantee for the future, which is not possible without the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Persian Gulf.

Therefore, the second condition is the U.S. withdrawal from the Persian Gulf.

A Turkish journalist reporting from Israel said an Israeli man approached them and said, “From now on, you are our next enemy. Do you know that?”

Tucker Carlson:

I almost want to run for President, just to debate Ted Cruz.

Tanzanian Billionaire Buys 54% of Biggest East African Media Group

Rostam Azizi acquired a controlling stake in Kenya’s Nation Media Group after Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development ended its 66-year ownership, transfering control of 54.08% of East Africa’s largest independent media company.

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INTERESTING: Authorities in Dubai have questioned administrators of WhatsApp groups for sharing information about Iranian drone incidents.

Foreigners have also been arrested for filming or posting footage of security incidents.

Officials are trying to limit the spread of sensitive information during the attacks.

Source: FT

Reports claim a senior Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) commander, Abu Ali Karbala, head of the missile unit in the Badr militia, was killed after his home was targeted in Baghdad.

PMF commander Rahim al-Maliki, described as Abu Fadak’s deputy, was also reportedly targeted in the Al-Arasat area of the capital.

Russia sent 13 tons of humanitarian medical aid to Iran after Tehran requested help due to rising civilian casualties and damage to hospitals.

The shipment was sent on orders from President Vladimir Putin.

It includes medicines, first-aid kits and other medical supplies.

The aid was flown by Il-76 cargo aircraft to Azerbaijan, then transferred by truck to Iran via the Astara border.

Russian officials said Iran requested support after hospital and ambulance infrastructure was damaged in the conflict.

CENTCOM:

U.S. forces successfully struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure.

Senegal Revokes Foreign Mining Licenses to Renegotiate Energy Deals

Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko called a BP gas contract unfair, revoked 71 mining licenses & froze an Indorama subsidiary’s accounts as the government seeks to renegotiate resource deals.

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Senior Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi:

By providing drone support to the Israeli regime, failed Ukraine has effectively become involved in the War and, under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, has turned its entire territory into a legitimate target for Iran.

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central HQ Spokesperson:

We urge Muslims in the UAE to evacuate ports, docks, and locations used by U.S. forces in Emirati cities to avoid harm.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán:

Hungary will not become a Ukrainian colony.

Indian journalist to Laura Loomer:

You said if Kamala Harris wins, the White House will smell like curry and speeches will be via a call center, and that our country was built by white Europeans, not third world invaders from India.

From what I see, that’s brazenly racist and Islamophobic.

In this country we welcome all, but those comments smack of anti-Indianism, Islamophobia, and racism, which have no place today.

Those comments are unacceptable to me as an Indian and a world citizen.

Laura Loomer says she won’t apologize for her H-1B tweets, but admits some other comments went too far:

I should not have said them.

I hope that people will be able to judge me by the advocate that I've always shown myself to be for Hindus.

Iran warned it will treat locations in the United Arab Emirates hosting US troops as “legitimate targets,” accusing Washington of launching missile attacks on Iranian territory from Emirati soil.

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U.S. to Defend Israel in ICJ Gaza Genocide Case Against South Africa

The U.S. administration filed an intervention at the International Court of Justice on Thursday to support Israel against South Africa’s case over Gaza genocide.

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NEW: Iran says docks on Qeshm Island were hit by missiles.

Qeshm Island is strategically important because it sits at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran can monitor or threaten tanker traffic from the island.

It hosts IRGC naval forces, missiles, drones, and fast boats.

Zelensky: Trump and I aren't the same age. Maybe because of that, he sees our relationship like father and son.

Reporter: You think he sees you as his son?

Zelensky: I don't know. Maybe not his favorite son. But why not?

Trump:

Yet again, an intentionally misleading headline by the Fake News Media about the five tanker planes that were supposedly struck down at an Airport in Saudi Arabia, and of no further use.

In actuality, the Base was hit a few days ago, but the planes were not “struck” or “destroyed.” Four of the five had virtually no damage, and are already back in service. One had slightly more damage, but will be in the air shortly.

None were destroyed, or close to that, as the Fake News said in headlines. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal (in particular), and other Lowlife “Papers” and Media actually want us to lose the War. Their terrible reporting is the exact opposite of the actual facts!

They are truly sick and demented people that have no idea the damage they cause the United States of America.