WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday on social media that "many countries" would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but without offering any details.
"Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran's attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe," he wrote in a post on Truth Social. (U.S.-Trump-Hormuz Strait)
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BEIRUT -- Twelve medical workers, including doctors, nurses, and rescuers, were killed early Saturday when an Israeli airstrike struck a primary healthcare center in the southern Lebanese town of Burj Qalaouiyeh, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
The ministry said the victims were on duty at the center when the strike hit the facility, which is part of the country's primary healthcare network. One health worker was also wounded in the attack, while search and rescue operations were continuing to look for possible missing persons. (Lebanon-Israel-Airstrikes)
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WASHINGTON -- Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed after two weeks of conflict with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing a U.S. official.
Ten others have been seriously wounded and about 200 injured, the report said, adding that roughly 170 of the injured have returned to duty. (US-Iran-Killed)
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DUBAI -- A fire broke out in Fujairah, an emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after debris fell following the interception of an unmanned aerial vehicle by air defense systems, said authorities on Saturday.
No injuries have been reported. (UAE-Drone-Fire)
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ABUJA -- At least six bodies have been recovered after gunmen attacked farmland in central Nigeria's Benue State, the police said on Saturday.
Edet Udeme, a spokesperson for the Benue State police, said in a statement that the victims, identified as cashew farmers from three communities in the Apa local government area, were working on their farms when the attackers struck and fled into a nearby forest on Friday. (Nigeria-Gunmen Attack) ■
