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US Offers $10 Million Reward For Information On Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

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The US State Department has unveiled a $10 million reward for information on Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as well as several senior Iranian officials. Among the ten individuals named are Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Minister of Intelligence and Security Esmail Khatib. “These individuals command and direct various elements of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which plans, organises and executes terrorism around the world,” the State Department said. Authorities advised anyone with relevant information to submit tips via Tor or Signal, adding that “your information could make you eligible for relocation and a reward.” The move is part of the State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program, which offers cash for intelligence leading to the capture or prosecution of wanted figures. Mojtaba Khamenei’s father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a bombing on February 28, an event that coincided with the beginning of the US-Israeli conflict against Iran.

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Shi’ite Group Stages Pro-Palestine Quds Day Protest In Bauchi, Backs Iran Amid Rising Tensions

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Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ite group, on Friday held a peaceful demonstration in Bauchi to show support for Palestinians. Ahmad Yashi, speaking on behalf of the group, said the protest was part of activities marking Quds Day, observed globally on the last Friday of Ramadan to express solidarity with Palestinians. “This is a known demonstration held on the last Friday of every month of Ramadan worldwide under the Quds Day platform. It is to show support and sympathy for Palestinians who have been under invasion for about eight decades,” he said. The group, loyal to Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, emphasized that its demonstrations have historically been peaceful, attributing any past disturbances to misunderstandings by authorities. Yashi also voiced the group’s support for Iran amid tensions involving the United States and Israel, warning that targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would worsen the situation. “We are with Iran in heart and soul. They are targeting the Iranian Supreme Leader to make the country surrender, but they are mistaken. The Supreme Leader, as a religious authority, is among those dousing tensions,” he said. He described Islam as a religion of peace but criticized Western powers for fueling global unrest. “Islam is a peaceful religion, but the West is the problem. They are selfish and want everyone to bow to them. This will not happen; those days are gone,” Yashi added. He noted that members of the movement in Bauchi had previously conducted another peaceful demonstration in support of Iran. The Bauchi State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer Nafiu Habib, said officers were deployed to protect government facilities and monitor the protest. Habib confirmed that the demonstration was carried out peacefully with no incidents reported. “Until now, there is no report of any breakdown of law and order,” he said.

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Iran Says No Country Can Ban Them From 2026 World Cup, Rejects Trump’s Safety Warning

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Iran’s national football team has rejected former US President Donald Trump’s warning that their players might face safety risks if they compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that no nation has the authority to block their participation. In a statement shared on social media, the Iranian Football Federation emphasized that the World Cup is governed by FIFA, not by any country’s political stance. The federation underlined that Iran secured its place through a series of hard-earned victories and would not yield to external pressure. Trump had expressed concerns over the safety of Iranian players amid recent tensions in the Middle East, suggesting that competing could put them in danger. He later tweeted that all teams would be welcome in the United States, one of the tournament’s co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico, and noted that ticket sales were “through the roof.” Iran countered that any host nation unable to guarantee the security of visiting teams should reconsider its role in the event. The statement stressed that the team’s qualification was earned fairly and that no external attempt to exclude them would be accepted. The comments come amid rising regional tensions following US‑Israeli strikes in February, raising questions about Iran’s participation. The team is scheduled to play group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, but uncertainty remains over whether it will travel to the United States. FIFA has yet to issue an official response, although Trump reportedly assured the organisation’s leadership that Iran would be welcome. Tehran, however, continues to question whether host nations can fully ensure the safety of all players and spectators. The dispute highlights the complex intersection of sport and geopolitics, showing how global events like the World Cup can be affected by broader international tensions.

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Iran Will Not Participate in FIFA World Cup Following Killing of Supreme Leader, Says Sports Minister

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Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has declared that the country will not participate in the FIFA World Cup after the United States killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “Considering that this corrupt regime [the US] has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” Donyamali said in a statement to state television on Wednesday. All of Iran’s group-stage matches are scheduled in US cities, including Los Angeles and Seattle, as the World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Donyamali emphasized that the current situation makes it impossible for the national team to compete safely. “Our children are not safe, and fundamentally, the conditions required for participation do not exist,” he said. “The US and Israel have carried out actions that forced two wars over the past eight or nine months, killing and martyred thousands of our people. We certainly cannot have a presence under these circumstances.” The announcement is the first formal statement from Iran’s government regarding its World Cup plans since the US and Israel began attacks on February 28, which have so far killed 1,255 people and injured more than 12,000. Tehran has responded with multiple waves of missiles and drone strikes targeting Israel, US military bases in the region, and other infrastructure. Last week, Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, had expressed uncertainty over the team’s participation but did not confirm a boycott. “After this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope,” Taj said. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously stated that Iran would be welcome to participate, noting that US President Donald Trump had assured the team’s eligibility to compete despite ongoing hostilities. Iran, the first nation to qualify for the tournament, is now officially stepping back from participation as the conflict escalates, leaving its World Cup future in doubt.

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Nigeria Begins Evacuation Of Citizens From Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

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The Federal Government has started evacuating Nigerians from Iran, guiding those who wish to leave safely across the Armenian border as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), announced the development on Tuesday via her X account. She said officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are coordinating the evacuation and assisting citizens who want to depart. Evacuees are being escorted to the Armenian border, where arrangements have been made to ensure their safe passage. The operation comes after coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel on February 28, which reportedly sparked retaliatory missile and drone attacks in parts of the region, raising concerns of a broader conflict. Dabiri-Erewa reassured that no Nigerian has been affected by the ongoing hostilities and confirmed that embassy staff remain at the border to assist those leaving the country. “Willing Nigerians are being escorted across the Armenian border by officials of the Nigerian embassy in Iran for safe passage. No Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the war, and officials remain at the border to receive all who want to leave,” she stated. The evacuation highlights the government’s efforts to safeguard Nigerians amid the ongoing tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

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Australia Grants Asylum To Five Iranian Women Footballers After Anthem Protest At Asian Cup

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Five members of Iran’s women’s national football team have been allowed to remain in Australia after the government approved humanitarian visas for them following their exit from the Asian Cup. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the decision on Tuesday, saying the move was made amid fears the players could face consequences if they returned to Iran. “Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women. They’re safe here and they should feel at home here.” Concerns about the players’ safety emerged after they declined to sing their national anthem before their opening match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, a tournament currently being staged in Australia. The situation drew global attention, including from Donald Trump, who urged Australian authorities to intervene. Trump had earlier warned that allowing the athletes to return to Iran would be a “terrible humanitarian mistake.” Albanese disclosed that he spoke with Trump earlier on Tuesday and described the conversation as productive. After the visas were approved, Trump later praised the decision in a follow-up message on social media. The Australian leader also indicated that other members of the Iranian squad could receive assistance if they request it, stressing that the matter remains sensitive and any further steps would depend on the choices of the individuals involved.

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Trump Urges Australia To Grant Asylum To Iranian Women’s Football Team After Not Reciting Regime’s Anthem

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United States President Donald Trump has urged Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian women’s football team, warning that the US would step in to provide refuge if Australia does not act. The call comes amid concerns for the players’ safety after they did not sing Iran’s national anthem before their opening match at the Asian Cup in Gold Coast, raising fears of persecution if they return home. Normally, the team would have departed after being eliminated at the group stage following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to the Philippines, but reports indicate they remain in Australia. On Monday, reports suggested that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) assisted five team members in leaving their team base and moving to a safe house. Neither the AFP nor the Department of Home Affairs has officially commented. Trump posted on Truth Social: “Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Women’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give asylum. The U.S. will take them if you won’t. Thank you for your attention to this matter. President Donald J. Trump.” FIFA confirmed it is in “close contact” with Australian authorities, emphasizing that the players’ safety and security are its top priorities. The squad sang the national anthem and saluted during their final two matches, but their initial refusal drew criticism from supporters of the Iranian regime. The situation unfolds against the backdrop of escalating tensions following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks on Gulf states hosting US military bases. These developments have disrupted travel and planning across the region, including Iraq’s preparations for a World Cup play-off match in Mexico on March 31. Iraq’s coach, Australian Graham Arnold, proposed rescheduling the match against Bolivia or Suriname before the World Cup finals in June. He added that if Iran withdraws, Iraq could take their place, with the UAE stepping into Iraq’s play-off position.

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Iran Ready To Support Nigeria Against Terrorism, Rejects Israeli Allegations Of Sponsorship

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Iran’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has affirmed Tehran’s willingness to assist Nigeria in its fight against terrorism, responding to claims by Israel that Iran sponsors extremist groups in the region. In an interview with Arise Television, Raja clarified that Islamic groups in Nigeria maintain only spiritual and cultural ties with Iran, not political affiliations. His remarks came after Israel’s ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, alleged on Friday that Iran supports Islamic movements in Nigeria and West Africa as part of a broader effort to spread terror. Freeman cited Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs and claimed that Nigeria had been affected by the country’s actions. The comments followed recent protests by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, in several states mourning the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, during US-Israeli strikes in Tehran. Reacting to Freeman’s claims, the IMN Media Forum dismissed the allegations as “possible false-flag terrorism by the Israelis.” Chairman Ammar Rajab described the accusations as “inappropriate and unacceptable,” pointing out Israel’s own record of human rights violations. Raja emphasized that the Shi’ite rallies in Nigeria were peaceful demonstrations of grief and reflected a shared spiritual bond among Muslims. “This does not mean that Iran is defending those groups. It is a moral and spiritual connection because they are Muslims, and we are Muslims,” he said. The ambassador also highlighted Iran’s readiness to collaborate with Nigeria on counterterrorism efforts. “We are ready to lend a helping hand. We know that Nigeria faces threats from Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other groups. We are prepared to share our experience in combating terrorism,” Raja said. He further noted that Iran itself has suffered from terrorism and has consistently condemned attacks worldwide. “We are victims, and we are ready to cooperate with African countries to combat terrorism, drawing from our experience. We condemn terrorist attacks in Nigeria and across Africa,” he added.

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