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The cargo vessel hit by multiple Russian cruise missiles while carrying Ukrainian grain off the coast of Odesa last week finally sank earlier today. pic.twitter.com/oAeSZZkHAW

— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) July 26, 2026

🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia marks its Navy Day by sinking another Ukrainian vessel

This time a cargo ship going down right off the port of Odessa

Ukraine has effectively become a landlocked state pic.twitter.com/ejg44VeHhs

— The Other Side Media (@TheOtherSideRu) July 26, 2026

Russian operator-controlled Geran-4 jet-drone strike on a dry cargo ship in the western Black Sea, reportedly en route to the Chornomorsk port in Odesa Oblast. pic.twitter.com/lVxB6HwmW1

— AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) July 17, 2026

Russian operator-controlled Geran-4 jet-drone strikes on a cargo ship and a Ukrainian fishing trawler at the Chornomorsk Port, Odesa Oblast.

The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that the fishing trawler was converted to launch drone-boats. pic.twitter.com/Y8eWTRn69F

— AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) July 12, 2026

The AGN Ragnar, a cargo ship managed by a Turkish company but sailing under the Palau flag, was hit by a Russian drone near Ukraine’s Odesa region.

A fire broke out on board, damaging the vessel before the crew was safely evacuated. pic.twitter.com/25nRT5FB8R

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 26, 2026

it was the evil Putin that first attack a civilian ship in Ukrainian waters before Ukraine even revenge with their seea drones dayilater n some people were blaming Ukraine, Putin n Russia has always been bullies that's why their neighbors are skeptical of maintaining friendly relationship with them,now they are shamelessly with brutality trying to force others to be in alliance with them, unlike the USA n NATO whose development n liberty naturally attracts nations desirous of freedom n genuine development,all the countries that were under the umbrella of USA during the cold war are now developed nations doing well economically far far ahead of the Russian controlled countries,the of south Korea vs north Korea n west very vs east Germany before unification is clear,some Muslims support Russia out of hate for the USA yet Muslims don't n can't enjoy the freedom they have in USA in the same Russia,the case of Chechnya is a clear testament, there's no true peace loving person that would support Iran or Russia in the on going crisis except for lovers of terrorism or bullying.

God1000:
https://punchng.com/iran-denies-asking-us-not-to-strike-says-trump-lied?

Trump made a very big mistake not involving Israell in drafting the terms of the first cease fire agreement with Iran,the ambiguity of the wordings of the agreement especially as it concerns the straight of Hormuz is givrng Iran some leverage,in any subsequent agreement proposed by whoever trump must insist on the unconditional opening n free navigation throuythe straight without hinderance, tolling for whatever reason should be formulated n regulated by the IMO n applicable internationally, whatever happens Iran will never have it criminal n terrorist way , it's just a matter of time, this I'm very sure of.

ReturnMan:
Dem go still eat up US Service Men

don't be fooled by Iranian propaganda,Iran go collect witowoto.

Olofofo247ng:
The two surveillance aircraft bought by Governor Seyi Makinde for N7.7 billion have arrived in Ibadan.

The two aircraft will boost aerial security and track criminal activities in forests in Oyo State.

Source:

The two surveillance aircraft bought by Governor Seyi Makinde for N7.7 billion have arrived in Ibadan.

The two aircraft will boost aerial security and track criminal activities in forests in Oyo State. pic.twitter.com/B4xeTnY5KE

— Just Event Online Publication (@justeventsonlin) July 28, 2026

https://www.thecable.ng/oyo-takes-delivery-of-n7-7bn-surveillance-aircraft-to-boost-security/

it is so embarrassing n shameful the government of Nigeria especially the federal is behaving as if it is made up entirely of either cowards or uneducated fellows,it now appears that the Fulanis n bandits are more organized and strategic in their planning and executions,what is so deficult in putting an end to at least some of the security challenges in the country particularly herdsmen attacks?,
There is no questions about the fact that continuous open grazing n the unrestricted movement of cattles across international borders is now a big security threat to Nigeria,with immediate effect, the federal government should communicate with the governments of Cameroon,Chad,Nigeria n Benin to suspend Cross border movement of cattles with immediate effect, establish the national air frontier guards within the air force n acquiring ISR/Attack aircrafts to police our borders,border violation by unauthorized cattles should be decisively dealt with,open grazing should be banned nationwide,every state should establish at least three grazing reserves at suitable sites for all herders to register n use,all herders in every state Fulani n non Fulani inclusive should be registered for proper regulation,any person violating the order should be decisively dealt with,this along with other measures can easily bring the security challenges under control,but the government due political considerations continue to foot drag making it appear as if the security challenges are intractable or the Fulanis are beyond tame,yet we often look at the Fulanis as a bunch of illiterates meanwhile we are proving that we are actually the educated fools.

SolomonGrandi:
Laws are created to establish standards and control?
To be honest you’ve not seen the world.

Laws are created as a filter (to keep the vast majority in check, while the minuscule minority have their way).

That is why once you become elite you’re officially in the “above the law club”

Laws? Do you think if the “law was real” Tinubu, Peter Obi and Atiku won’t have tasted jail Which western leader has ever been held accountable for crimes against humanity?

Attached are two screenshots:
1: ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin - US praised it and directed agencies to work with ICC (despite not being part of ICC)

2: ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu - US criticizes it and directs assets freezes against ICC officials

Anyway, the US is obviously more powerful but if Iran stays the course then the world will be better for it.

ok,so be it,let Iran stay the course,but there should not be any complains.shikena!

SolomonGrandi:
If you settled down to read my post you would have understood my point sha.

Until recently , Iran did not seek to control it - though they have a right to control it (the north) - it is their choice to enforce that right. Even under decades of sanctions they had never disturbed it.

Oman also has a right to control their portion of it (the south) - it is their choice to enforce that right

Trump not imposing a tariff is inconsequential, the question is why Trump changed the name? Why Trump wants Greenland, why the US has blockaded Cuba too ? Why Russians and Russian businesses was frozen out of all international payment channels controlled by the west?

Why Humans (Russians) cannot wave their OWN country’s flag at international sporting events or hear their country’s anthem ?

My point was simple - everything is about POWER , na who get power Dey fit impose their will and the Americans/western world have since even before slavery always imposed their WILL be it right or wrong - they do not care, as long as it Favours them.

International shipping/maritime laws were designed by them to maintain authority !

Who’s right and who’s wrong does not really concern me. I only hope Iran stays the course and does not waiver in their bid to control that shipping lane (Oman are free to even propose a joint commission with Iran to administer the strait) because I know based on history , the US would have taken control of it were it domiciled in their own geography .

Yemen should also do same with Djibouti and Eritrea.

Stop thinking small and always look at the bigger picture

Do you realize that there are other international maritime straights that Iran also uses, there's so perfect system anywhere on earth by humans,but laws are created to establish standards n control,you are advocating for anarchy with your type of illogical n aggressive supposed for whatever Iran is doing,my guess is that you only influence by religious sentiments but I urge you to think twice deeply, Nigeria also change the bight of Biafra to the bight of bonny so name change alone are generally harmful,the other cases you mentioned are separate n u related issues,you are right that it's nations with power that displays it,so if Iran is powerful enough then she doesn't deserve any sympathy,let her continue the end results shall be the judge.

SolomonGrandi:
Explain why Trump renamed Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America?

While explaining it you’ll automatically understand why.

Always try to understand issues before making comparisons or references,the case of the gulf of Mexico/America is quiet different from the straight of Hormuz between Iran n Oman,there is a big difference between a gulf n a straight, America carries the larger coastline of the gulf in question by far than any other country ,the US or Trump is not imposing any illegal tarrif on the usage of the gulf due to the name change as your Iran is trying to do,for countries like panama Egypt etc that Iran makes references to, remember that the canals through those countries were man built n not natural,but you people can keep on cheering Iran,the end results shall be the judge.

bergs2:
And you safely cross road with this brain

There is a free visa to Iran for people like you,just approach the Iranian embassy ok.

uunwanaobong3:
BECAUSE, IRAN WHICH IS A DESCENDANTS OF PERSIAN EMPIRE HISTORICALLY CONTROLS BOTH HORMUZ, OMAN AND IT ENVIRONS.
INFACT EVER SINCE THE TIME OF CYRUS THE GREAT (BEFORE ANYONE COULD EVER THOUGH OF CREATING EUROPE AND AMERICA), IRAN HAS ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP OVER THE STRAITS OF HORMUZ AND GREATER PART OF THE MIDDLE EAST. THEREFORE IT IS THEIR BIRTH RIGHT.
INFACT HORMUZ WAS NAMED AFTER IRAN.
OMAN IS A BREAKOUT COUNTRY FROM IRAN, OMAN IS AN ARTIFICIAL COUNTRY CREATED BY THE WEST IN-ORDER TO CONTROL IRAN AND USED AS AN OFF RAMP TO HELP ISREAL.
OMAN IS WESTERN PUPPET STATE AND COLONIALIST CREATION.

Your explanation or narration isn't logical,I doubt if it's even true at all,if your logic is to be the standard yardstick then so many countries that were the centres of empires in the past would lay claims to so many territories today,it is to avoid that kind of confusion and anarchy that the law exist in this case,the international maritime law,so except if you don't recognize the law which would be an unfortunate anomaly,Iran has no real legal basis for it actions,in fact if Iran is allow to get away with it madness,that would cause a serious disruption to the status quo n sets a very dangerous precedence.

SolomonGrandi:
Explain why Trump renamed Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America?

While explaining it you’ll automatically understand why.

Don't change the goal post please,stick to the fact in issue.

educatedfool:
You say you're not advocating the destruction of Iran, then spend the rest of your comment justifying why Iran's destruction would be its own fault.

If you like put your hands into the fire n blame some else for getting burnt ok.

vr0xen:
thinking very low. Oman is like another branch of America. Iran have been receiving hits from Oman waters and so the stronger must control the straight. Oman can challenge them in battle if they want control over the straight too. The straight was free and open before Oman allowed America to attack Iran from their waters nobody has monopoly on stupidity

You clearly don't know much but just forming knowledgeable using grammar, I'm sure your support for Iran n hate for the US is purely out of religious bias n nothing more,but you people can continue to cheer Iran,the end result shall tell.

educatedfool:
Calling another country 'recalcitrant' while advocating its destruction is quite a way to pretend you're on the side of peace

Don't twist my words, I'm not advocating for the destruction of Iran,rather it's the IRGC of Iran that are causing the destruction of Iran with their recalcitrant stupidity thinking they are brave while their country burns n been cheered by people like you,tell me,on what basis or logic Is Iran laying claims to the straight of Hormuz?

Skydivine:
Because na them craze pass Oman. Or because they feel they have two balls and Oman men has only one.
Or they feel that na who first report case for station, na him dey win case .

mtscheeeeerrrrw!, garbage!

educatedfool:
Iran isn't winning, and neither is the U.S. If you're actually following events from the Middle East instead of social media slogans, you'd know this isn't a simple "win or lose" situation. Despite the sustained military pressure, the Iranian regime has remained intact and, in many respects, appears more consolidated than many predicted. So declaring "Iran is winning" or "the U.S. is winning" oversimplifies a far more complex conflict.

who is after regime change in Iran?,they can rule themselves any how they want but they can neither get nuclear capability or hold the world to ransom by illegally, falsely n forcefully taking control of the straight of Hormuz, meanwhile their recalcitrant stupidity will cause their country to be destroyed.

RR

EdiskyHarry:
If Iran has weapons that can hit USA directly, you would have seen a mass protest in USA now, asking the government to end the war. USA does not fight with those who can hit them back. They invaded Iraq and killed millions of people on the pretext that saddam had a weapon of mass destruction, but today north Korea is flaunting missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads everyday, them no go dia.

please give a cogent why Iran alon should own n control marine traffic through the straight of Hormuz while Oman shouldn't do same since the straight passes between Iran n Oman?,give me the reason n I will join the support for Iran!

God1000:
The terrorist US/Israel and their online Nigerian supporters will continue to be disgraced

I don't know how you people feel supporting Iran in such hopeless n unrealistic manner,, pride n stupid arrogance will push the IRGC cause the destruction of Iran.by what basis or logic exactly is Iran laying claims to the straight of Hormuz other suppression, intimidation n bullying?,this a body of water that is sandwich between Iran n Oman,so why is Iran alone claiming ownership over it n prohibiting ships from taking any other route apart from along the coast of Iran?,the IRGC will be spewing garbage n be issuing endless idiotic threats n ultimatums while their country burns,how many US soldiers have lost their lives in the conflict compares to Iran's,Trump needs to step up the pummelling until Iran get to their senses.

brain54:
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Looks like Chuck Norris/John wick or like a villain from a movie set.

It's a different ballgame coaching national teams from club football. In club football you have access to and have control over a lot of things.


National team is more like blending different patches together to achieve results.

I think that's primarily reason most world class club coaches would turn down an opportunity to coach a national team even if they won't admit it.


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The problem with national teams is simply player call up n selection purely by merit without undue influence or bias,de la fuente just prove it with Spain, Nigeria has the same challenge, it's never due to shortage of talents.

Great100000:
Luis de la Fuente has officially completed international football 🎮🏆

Legend.

Amazing.

Na so una de yarn no sense,una started with Messi wey no play U17 world cup at all,now na coach de la fuente wey never win FIFA u17,u20, or the Olympics,nobody has completed football,if there's anything like completing football at all,it should be by playing in n winniyat least once all international football tournament one is eligible to partake in,so for Messi not partaking in winning the FIFA u17 which he was very eligible to play in means he only nearly but never completed anything,as for this coach ,him case na just over hyping Dem wan give am shikena!

Freshtruth:
🚨🇧🇷 Vinícius Jr. has reportedly undergone chin harmonization surgery just days after Brazil’s World Cup exit.

A new look for the Real Madrid star ahead of the new season. 👀🇧🇷

So the surgery also involved nose size reduction!,but wait oh,if vinicius gives birth to a son now, will the son resemble the old or new vinicius?

Mcleo007:
This is exactly why social media needs some level of regulation. You give every random loudmouth a platform and suddenly their nonsense starts shaping the opinions of people who don’t know any better. It’s a recipe for chaos, and we’re already seeing the fallout. There is nothing about this that depicts them as sore losers as they were merely acknowledging the fans, which consists of both Argentines and Spaniards. Its not that deep!

And how and why did this make the front page?

Acknowledging fan with hands folded at the back n coincidentally during trophy presentations!,ha you fit coach lie Mohammed self!

Great100000:
What Keeps Women Together?

Gossips!

MT:
Messi was robbed.

FIFA bowed to the noise.

Even haters knew Leo was deserving of that particular award but no issue, Leo had won it multiple times

If we are to go by goals + assist logic,the mbappe should have won,so it was mbappe that was actually robbed.

robosky02:
🚨 Rodri won the Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with ZERO goals and ZERO assists, while Lionel Messi finished the tournament with 8 goals and 4 assists... yet missed out on the award.

Was Messi robbed? 🤔

Mbappe had 10 goals n 4 assist,he should have been award the top scorer n best player awards then going by your logic.

robosky02:
🚨 Rodri won the Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with ZERO goals and ZERO assists, while Lionel Messi finished the tournament with 8 goals and 4 assists... yet missed out on the award.

Was Messi robbed? 🤔

So is goals n assists the only aspect of football?,goals and assist are all part of a continuous process,if the awards are to be restricted strictly to goals n assist then it means defenders n goal keepers are doomed forever,other critical aspect of football such as passing accuracy, successful tackles,completed dribles, critical crosses,shot blocks are also very important for team victory,Rodri for instance was said to have completed a record setting number of accurate passes during this world cup,if I were to suggest,there should be awards for defenders,goal keepers, midfielders , goal scorers n the overall best player with clear set parameters,years ago there was nothing like assist,very soon we may have pre assist,assistant assist ,bar hits etc, creating clear standards would eliminate this kind of your question.

osuofia2:
Please is a crime to cover mouth by players, op educate us

FIFA has banned the covering of the while speaking to your opponent,the ban came as a result of the vinicius racist taunt in Spain.

SQLmastar:
Sweet you in what aspect?
Messi is taking the golden ball as the best player of the tournament. You Goat Ronaldo and Mabappe no smell am.

las las Messi only ended with tears

saintkeppy:
That U20 finals was so painful the manner at which the ref awarded one of two penalties, one was real, the other wasn't, Messi had to convert the two. It totally demoralize our Boyz.

The bias for Messi has been long,now we can rest.

DMCA:
Mbappe chop golden boot, nothing else

You forgot he also won the world cup at 19 in 2018,n is now the greatest goal scorer in the world cup history even ahead of Messi who played six world cups with the highest number of matches.

spencekat:
Exaclty.His fans are rejoicing,because Messi didn't win the World Cup back to back .

You people are just like APC supporters, always looking to mention peter obi even where he is not related to the matter,what christiano's concern here.Now if winning just one world cup was what used to rate maradona so high n greater than Messi,it now means yamal is greater than than both maradona n Messi for winning the euro n world cups just at the age of 19,if not why?

DMCA:
Pendu de Penaldo still has 0 world cups
Yamal: 1 worldcup, 1 worldcup final, 1 worldcup
Pendu: 6 world cups, 0 worldcup finals

Una don port to yamal abi?,now na yamal vs who abeg, because you already know what mbappe has achieve in the world cup.

SamuraiXXX:
That a team won does not necessarily mean that they have the best players

This is always the argument anyone Argentina n Messi is involved,once they are not the talk would be that the best player should "naturally"go to the winning side,the glaring bias for Messi is what has cast lot of doubt about his achievements, this thing started from the u20 world cup in Holland 2005,go back n rewatch that final n see the bias, perhaps now there would be some sanity.