Iran's military might
This is Iran’s missile power, not the US bombs, that has changed equations. That’s according to the Iranian acting defense minister. In a social media post, Brigadier General Majid Ebnoreza said the size or title of US bombs doesn’t matter. He said American bombs would ultimately explode elsewhere, impacting the US economy and even its electoral landscape. The remarks come amid reports that the United States is considering plans to attack Iran. Donald Trump has not denied media reports suggesting his administration is considering deploying the so-called Mother of All Bombs, the most destructive non-nuclear munition in the US arsenal.
Yemen's call on OIC
Yemen's Foreign Ministry has called on Islamic countries to play a constructive role in ending the aggression and blockade imposed on the country for more than a decade. The call was issued as the fifty-second session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is held in Baghdad. The Yemeni ministry expressed hope that participants won’t accept the Saudi allegation that Yemen targets the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The statement said the claim is a big lie and amounts to an insult to those who are ready to sacrifice their lives for the holy Islamic sites. Sana’a also stressed that maritime navigation in the Red Sea remains secure, warning that any escalation by Saudi Arabia will pose a threat to shipping routes. The statement further said Yemen’s demands are fair and legitimate, underlining that they center on ending the conflict and lifting the blockade, which has caused suffering for the Yemeni people.
Europe reeling from protests
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania’s capital for the fourth consecutive day of protests. Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse the crowd, while protesters burnt garbage bins and blocked roads in Tirana. At least 70 people have been arrested so far. The protesters denounced poor university conditions and rising tuition fees. They criticized the government for corruption, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The demonstrators also slammed plans to develop parts of Albania's pristine coastline into a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The unrest and the police crackdown come amid a broader wave of student-led protests across Europe. In Italy, thousands of pupils staged demonstrations in several cities, including the capital, Rome.
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