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Iran Dismisses Trump’s Allegation Of Influencing Gaza Truce Talks

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5 months ago

July 29, 2025

Iran said on Tuesday it had not interfered in negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump claimed Tehran had issued “orders” to Palestinian group Hamas.

Trump, speaking to reporters on Monday during a visit to Scotland, said the Iranians had “interjected themselves in this last negotiation” between Israel and Hamas, which ended last week with no breakthrough.

“I think they got involved in this negotiation, telling Hamas, giving Hamas signals and orders, and that’s not good,” Trump said without elaborating.

Iran, a close ally and backer of Hamas, dismissed Trump’s remarks as “absolutely baseless”.

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei called the claim “a form of projection and evasion of responsibility and accountability” on the US president’s part.

According to Baqaei, Hamas negotiators “do not need the intervention of third parties” as the group “recognises and pursues the interests of the oppressed people of Gaza in the most appropriate manner”.

The latest round of indirect negotiations, mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, was held earlier this month in Doha but failed to secure a truce deal.

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of failing to compromise on key issues to end the nearly 22-month war.

Last month, Israel launched a surprise offensive on its staunch rival Iran, targeting key nuclear and military sites but also hitting residential areas.

The United States briefly joined the conflict, striking Iranian nuclear facilities, while Tehran fought back with missile and drone attacks.

Trump said on Monday that since its 12-day war with Israel ended, Iran has been sending “very bad signals”, without specifying in what regard.

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Trump’s Airstrikes: Halt Military Cooperation With US Immediately – Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt

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28 minutes ago

December 26, 2025

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.

Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.

Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.

He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.

According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.

Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.

He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.

The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.

“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.

“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.

“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement reads.

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Shehu Sani Reacts To Trump’s Military Strikes In Nigeria

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37 minutes ago

December 26, 2025

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Former lawmaker, senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to reports of United States military strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, saying foreign powers cannot permanently handle the country’s security challenges.

Sani made the remarks on Friday via his X handle while responding to a post by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which indicated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

According to him, if the reported strikes were indeed a joint operation with Nigerian security agencies, then such action was justifiable, given the threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.

He described terrorists operating in parts of northern Nigeria as “cancerous cells,” stressing that they survive through violence and should be confronted decisively.

Sani also dismissed narratives suggesting that terrorist attacks target only one religious group, describing such claims as false and misleading.

He said: “If actually, the military strikes against the terrorists targets in the North Western part of Nigeria were a joint operation with the ‘Nigerian Authorities’ as posted by the US AFRICOM on their verified X handle, then it’s a conscionable action.

“Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our part of the country.They live by the sword.The narrative that the evil terrorists only targets one faith, remains absolutely false and misleading.

“Again, the ultimate security and peace in our country lies with ourselves and not with the US or any foreign power. They can complimentarily or unilaterally strike, but they can’t eternally fight our battles.”