**US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Trump Blinks on Deal** In the midst of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, former US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not ready to make a deal with the Iranian government. This announcement comes as Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, report new attacks on their oil facilities. The US-Iran standoff has been a long-standing issue, with the US imposing sanctions on Iran in a bid to curb its nuclear program. Iran, in turn, has been accused of carrying out attacks on US and its allies' interests in the region. The situation has been further complicated by the US assassination of top Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani, in January 2020. In a recent statement, Trump hinted that the US is not willing to make concessions to Iran, saying, "We're not ready to make a deal with Iran yet." This move is seen as a hardline stance by the US, which is likely to further exacerbate the tensions between the two nations. The Gulf countries, which are major oil producers, have been at the receiving end of several attacks in recent months. The attacks have targeted oil facilities and have resulted in significant losses for the countries. The situation has raised concerns about the stability of the region and the impact it may have on global oil supplies. The US has accused Iran of being behind the attacks, while Tehran has denied any involvement. However, experts believe that the attacks are a clear sign of the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The situation is reminiscent of the 2019 attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which were blamed on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attacks caused a significant spike in global oil prices and highlighted the vulnerability of the region's oil infrastructure. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how it will affect the global economy and the stability of the region. The US, Iran, and their allies are engaged in a delicate game of cat and mouse, with each side trying to outmaneuver the other. For Nigeria, which is a major oil producer in Africa, the situation in the Gulf is a cause for concern. The country's economy is heavily reliant on oil exports, and any disruption to global oil supplies could have a significant impact on its economy. As the situation in the Gulf continues to escalate, Nigeria and other oil-producing countries will be watching closely to see how it unfolds.