Trump plans to hit back against Iran, Algeria seeks wildfire death penalty and UAE residents face scam alert
In today's episode of Trending Middle East , US President Donald Trump vows to retaliate after Iran launches missiles at American military bases in Jordan. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges G20 finance ministers to join Washington’s campaign to cut off Iran’s financial lifelines. The EU backs the move, while the UAE has already severed trade and financial ties with Iran. In…
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to retaliate against Iran following missile strikes on American military bases in Jordan, according to today's Trending Middle East report.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on G20 finance ministers to join Washington's efforts to cut off Iran's financial resources, with the support of the EU, while the UAE has already disconnected trade and financial ties with Iran, as reported by the news source.
In Iraq, a court has convicted a member of the Kataib Hezbollah militia to 15 years in prison for the March kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, the outlet states. Baghdad is striving to bring Iran-backed armed groups under state control.
Wildfires in Algeria that claimed 12 lives have led President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to propose introducing the death penalty for arsonists, as reported by the news source. Authorities have already arrested several individuals connected to the disaster.
Additionally, residents of the UAE have been cautioned about scammers impersonating officials and agents, attempting to obtain personal information, according to the Trending Middle East report.
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