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Benjamin Netanyahu’s full interview on Fox News.

If you have 20 minutes, I advise you to watch it.

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masterfactor:
Nairaland war analyst, you guys said Iran can't last 2 days, today is day 4. All what you wrote up there is rubbish.

helinues:
Reverse psychology. May be it's the first lady that rejected the interview self

BrickandLace:
I'm waiting for;

"Seun this poster should be looked into , always posting unverified information. Please take the thread down a ban is also needful....blah ...blah.."

Useless ppl.

VIDEO: “The First Lady of Nigeria was here this week, and in fact they wanted to come on the program to talk about ‘religious freedom’ and I said, I’m happy to meet with them…or have a meeting with anybody…But I’m not gonna give them a platform to cover up the evils they’re… pic.twitter.com/s04PG2B3Db

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Here is a clear explanation of why U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the United States to take control of Greenland — a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark — and what his motivations are (based on current reporting from multiple sources):

1. Geostrategic and National Security Reasons:
Trump and his administration have framed Greenland’s location as strategically vital for U.S. defense. Greenland lies between the U.S., Russia and Europe, and sits on key Arctic airspace routes and military chokepoints. Controlling Greenland more directly, Trump argues, would strengthen U.S. missile defense systems (including plans like the so-called “Golden Dome”) and monitoring of strategic Arctic approaches.

This strategic interest stems from concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, particularly as melting ice from climate change opens the region to increased military operations and commercial shipping.

2. Natural Resources and Economic Considerations:
Greenland has significant untapped natural resources, including rare earth minerals, fossil fuels, and other minerals used in high-tech industries and defense supply chains. Rare earth elements, for example, are essential for electronics and renewable technologies, and the U.S. currently relies on imports — especially from China — for many of these.

Although Trump often downplays the mineral narrative, many analysts believe access to these resources plays a role in his push.

3. Historical and Personal Rationale:
Trump has described the desire for control over Greenland in very strong terms, saying it is “psychologically important” to him personally, and framing it as an example of American strength.

He compares this kind of territorial acquisition to historical purchases like Alaska, which the U.S. bought from Russia in 1867. Trump’s rhetoric suggests he sees Greenland as a “deal” to be made — though Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly said the territory is not for sale.

4. Diplomatic Impact and International Reaction:
Trump’s statements have strained relations with Denmark and other European allies because Greenland is a Danish territory and part of the NATO alliance. Denmark and Greenlandic leaders have firmly rejected ownership transfer without their consent.

Recent reporting indicates that Trump backed off on threats of force and is now focusing on negotiating a framework deal involving Arctic security cooperation with NATO partners rather than annexation.

5. Practical and Legal Challenges:
Even if the U.S. wanted to acquire Greenland, there are significant legal and diplomatic barriers:

Greenland is self-governing, and any transfer of sovereignty would require the consent of both Greenland’s people and Denmark.

Using force against an allied country’s territory would breach international law and likely destabilize NATO.

However, Greenland is not actually for sale, and both Denmark and Greenland have resisted U.S. acquisition efforts. Current developments suggest the focus has shifted toward strengthening military cooperation and Arctic security rather than outright annexation.

Emeskhalifa:
Same Ukraine that America was supporting with everything?
Tell me one country that stood up for Venezuela like America stood up for Ukraine

Emeskhalifa:
Abeg goan sit down.

You think Putin is president of one 3rd world country abi

FreeStuffsNG:
Iran is telling them now that it will not wait like Venezuela. You bring warships near them they will blow up the warships ni.

Streetinvestor2:
This is how it will when anyone tries to Rigg 2027 election using governors. Trump will be watching too

HacheNoire:
They have taken democracy there! Same Libya and Iraq playbook!

Instigate unrest, then bring democracy with soldiers!

I still wonder why they have not taken democracy to Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and UAE. Do we say they don’t need democracy in those countries?

We all know why…..

You only a dictator when you not a western puppet!

Why are Iranians protesting?

Protests have swept across Iran in recent days. The unrest began with a merchants' strike in Tehran on December 28 against the severe economic crisis gripping the country, which has seen the value of its currency plummet to an all-time low, while inflation soared to over 40% in December.

The Iranian economy has struggled for years due to Western sanctions over Iran's nuclear program. The unrest has grown into broader demands for political change as students and other segments of the population have joined the protests in cities across the country.

In response, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has replaced the central bank chief and has instructed his interior minister to listen to the protesters' "legitimate demands."

During an event broadcast on state television, Pezeshkian said, "From an Islamic perspective... if we do not resolve the issue of people's livelihoods, we will end up in hell." But authorities have also warned protesters against exploiting the situation, promising a "firm" response to the unrest.

Meanwhile, Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fire on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian authorities in years.

"We are locked and loaded and ready to go," he said in a social media post. The United States struck Iranian nuclear facilities in June, joining an Israeli air campaign that targeted Tehran's atomic programme and military leadership.