**Iran Declares War on US Militants in the Middle East** Iran has launched a massive drone attack on US military bases across the region, targeting American forces in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. This latest escalation comes as tensions between Iran and the US continue to rise, with no end in sight to the conflict. According to Iranian officials, the country's military has been instructed to hunt down and destroy all US military personnel in the area. This warning comes with a stern message to civilians in neighboring states to steer clear of any US-linked facilities to avoid getting caught in the crossfire. The US government has been caught off guard by Iran's retaliatory strikes, with President Donald Trump expressing surprise at the severity of the attacks. Trump has also called on China, Japan, and other nations that rely on oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to deploy their naval units to protect maritime traffic. However, Iran insists that the waterway remains safe for "friendly" nations, while warning others to stay away. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has urged neighboring states hosting US military bases to expel the foreign aggressors, who are only inviting trouble. This latest development has sparked fears of a deeper shock to global energy supplies, particularly if the infrastructure on Iran's main oil export hub is damaged. The Kharg Island, which was targeted in the attack, has been described as "totally demolished". As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this conflict will play out. One thing is certain, however - the people of Nigeria and the rest of the world will be watching with bated breath as the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate. In Nigeria, we have a similar experience with the Boko Haram insurgency, where civilians have been caught in the crossfire between the terrorists and the military. The situation in Iran and the US is a reminder that the world is a complex and fragile place, and that the actions of one country can have far-reaching consequences for others. Only time will tell how this conflict will end, but one thing is certain - the stakes are high, and the world is holding its breath.