US President Donald Trump confirmed that ISIS global second-in-command Abu Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in Africa. () Trump described the mission as “meticulously planned” and said the operation dealt a major blow to ISIS. () Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the United States about the rising economic costs of what he called a “war of choice.” Iran also signaled continued concerns over sanctions, regional tensions, and the future of diplomacy. Global attention remains focused on Middle East stability, terrorism threats, and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
