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Rapmoney:Ghana is not a member of BRICS |
sleek214:Maybe Nigeria Army doesn't know how to use drones |
Efuaye:If every student comes with a bow and poisoned arrows, and learns how to shoot on target, those terrorists won't get away easily |
emperor4love:Wike will pay for this statement Until he realizes that he's absolutely nothing without God |
I've been trying to build APK file on GitHub using GitHub action. Has anyone done it before? |
7 Bahamas95:Yet under sharia this is not a crime |
Pootle:Easy for ladies when they want to urinate |
Why Iran Targets Gulf Countries Instead of Directly Attacking the United States The recent warning by Iran—that no port in the Persian Gulf or Sea of Oman will be safe if its own ports are threatened—has raised a key question: why would Iran focus on Gulf countries instead of directly attacking the United States? The answer lies in strategy, geography, and power balance. 1. Avoiding Direct War with a Stronger Military The United States remains the world’s most powerful military force. A direct confrontation between Iran and the U.S. would likely escalate into a full-scale war, something Iran seeks to avoid. Instead, Iran uses an indirect strategy: Avoid head-on military confrontation Apply pressure where the U.S. is vulnerable This approach is often called asymmetric warfare—fighting smarter, not stronger. 2. Targeting U.S. Allies and Economic Interests Many Gulf countries—like Saudi Arabia and the UAE—are close allies of the U.S. and host key energy infrastructure. By threatening or attacking these countries, Iran: Indirectly pressures the U.S. Forces U.S. allies to reconsider their involvement Expands the conflict beyond just two countries Recent reports show that energy routes and infrastructure in the Gulf have already been disrupted, affecting global oil supply. � Reuters 3. The “If We Can’t Trade, No One Can” Strategy A major reason behind Iran’s threats is economic survival. If the U.S. blockades Iranian ports: Iran loses its ability to export oil Its economy suffers heavily So Iran responds with a broader warning: If we are blocked, we will disrupt everyone’s trade This includes threatening shipping routes and ports across the region, which are critical for global oil supply. � Reuters 4. Control of Strategic Chokepoints Iran has a major geographical advantage: it sits next to the Strait of Hormuz. About 20% of global oil trade passes through this narrow route � The Guardian Disrupting it affects the entire world economy Rather than attacking the U.S. mainland, Iran can: Threaten ships Disrupt oil flow Create global economic pressure This gives Iran leverage without direct war. 5. Creating Global Pressure on the U.S. By targeting Gulf infrastructure and shipping: Oil prices rise sharply Global markets react negatively Other countries get involved diplomatically For example, oil prices have already surged amid the tensions. � Reuters This creates pressure on the U.S. from: Its allies Global markets Domestic economic concerns 6. Expanding the Battlefield (Strategic Diversion) Instead of concentrating conflict between Iran and the U.S., Iran spreads it across the region: Ports Oil pipelines Shipping lanes This makes the conflict: Harder to control More expensive for all sides Riskier for global stability Experts note that Iran does not need to win militarily—it only needs to raise the cost of the conflict. � CSIS 7. Political Messaging and Deterrence Iran’s threats are also meant to send a message: To Gulf states: “Stay out of this conflict” To the U.S.: “Your actions will destabilize the whole region” By doing this, Iran hopes to prevent further escalation while showing strength. Conclusion Iran is not attacking Gulf countries instead of the U.S. out of weakness alone—it is a deliberate strategy. By focusing on the Gulf region, Iran: Avoids direct war with a stronger opponent Targets critical economic systems Uses geography to its advantage Forces global attention and pressure In simple terms, Iran’s strategy is: “We may not fight you directly, but we can make the entire region—and global economy—feel the impact.” |
uvie66:I've an upstairs built on a quarter plot of land |
muyico:If you pay house rent for 10 years, you would have spent enough money to buy a plot of land. Better for them to use the rent money to complete the house in the next 5 years They can even use the house to take a bank loan to fix it She can start a small farm in her backyard even a poultry farm and no landlord will stop her Congratulations to them They're far better off than the people they're asking for help |
franchasofficia:Tomorrow someone that really needs help for cancer may never get it because of her actions This is wrong |
With all the attention, likely that Tinubu is about to sell Nigeria to the UK |
GasAndOilTheory:how? |
validplanet:Registering a trademark on another person's existing registered business name can lead to legal conflicts, especially in Nigeria where trademarks often take precedence. Trademark Precedence In Nigeria, a registered trademark generally has stronger protection than a Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)-registered business name. Courts have ruled that trademarks take priority, as seen in Sanofi S.A. v Sanofi Integrated Services Ltd, where later business names using "Sanofi" were ordered cancelled due to the prior trademark. This stems from the Trademarks Act and Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), which allow CAC to direct name changes if conflicting with an existing trademark. Owner's Remedies The business name owner can challenge the trademark via opposition during registration, passing off claims if prior use is proven, or court action for cancellation if it causes confusion. Trademark owners, however, can seek injunctions, damages, or CAC intervention to force the business to rebrand. Prior use by the business name holder may support defenses like common law rights, but registration shifts exclusivity to the trademark holder. Practical Outcomes The outcome depends on timing, prior use, and industry similarity—first-to-register often wins unless fraud or deception is shown. Both parties risk litigation; business name owners may need to change names, while invalid trademarks can be cancelled. To avoid issues, search both CAC and trademark registries before registering either. |
validplanet:if you have a business name, try register the trade mark... trade marke is more important than business name |
mrvitalis:Nothing has been achieved They'll still find an excuse to rig the election. 900 million Indians vote electronically and we are still talking about transmission failure |
Good evening all I was given a task by my boss that should normally take weeks to get done I completed it within hours and my boss wants to give me another task Now I'm feeling very foolish for completing the first task too fast with AI It appears to me also that my skills has been undervalued I need your advice please |
Omoawoke:Can you simply compare felas influence on the youth to that of Awolowo Is it not a fact that a lot of youths started smoking hard drugs because they wanted to be like fela? At least I know my next door neighbor who was influenced into hard drugs because of fela Awolowo established free education in the western Nigeria. That has influenced many doctors, lawyers and engineers of today to study then What honors has been given to Awolowo You can say Grammy is all about music. I don't even know the impact of music to the economy if not that it rewards only the singer |
Omoawoke:Fela fought against injustice and corruption by the Nigeria government But what's his influence on the youth like? Did he influence them to hard work or hard drugs and promiscuous lifestyle? Compare his achievements with that of Awolowos free education Or vdm youth empowerment |
Exousiang01:Was Jonathan a private citizen when tinubu called him a drunk? |
Zonefree:Why didn't DSS arrest Reno omokri when he made the statement? It was not a threat to national security then? Timubi called former president Jonathan a drunk while he was a sitting president. DSS didn't hear that one then? |
This shows that Iran has infiltrated the USA. Those ICE agents are working for Iran. Causing chaos in America by killing innocent civilians. Iran can pay America with it's own coin Trump wants to topple kamanei through protest Kamanei wants to topple trump through protest It's a draw Lol It's high time humanity abolish war. It has no benefits Everything can be settled in Court |
GorillaApp:Thank you so much. Nigeria having the strongest ground force in the world makes no sense without a strong air force. |
Jakumo:Can't the same drone drop bombs on the terrorists? No air back up? |
Pride goes before a fall |
Odewaleadesoye:Pope Francis is the last pope |
Ttalk:What's Wilkes achievements? |
I give it to the minister of interior - Mr Ojo |
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