- Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Amidst high-level talks between JD Vance and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump threatens action against Iran's proxies while Iran uses proxies in Lebanon and issues conflicting statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Regional tensions escalate with Israel bombings in Lebanon, Iran threatening Hormuz closure, and diplomatic talks scheduled in Switzerland.
- IAEA is attending talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, concurrent with Iranian-backed militant operations in Lebanon.
Tensions rise due to proxy involvement as a petition targets an activist's financial sources, involving Hezbollah and economic commissions.
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Updated Jun 22
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What happened
Tensions rise due to proxy involvement as a petition targets an activist's financial sources, involving Hezbollah and economic commissions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Deji Adeyanju questions the statutory authority of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Sub-event
- Deji Adeyanju testified regarding State Security Service surveillance and actions during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja.Sub-event
Financial and legal pressure mounts on the unrest involving Hezbollah.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
- Israeli forces conduct heavy air strikes in Southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah targets Israeli positions, amid US naval blockades impacting Iranian maritime operations.
- Border friction and fighting occurred between Hezbollah and Lebanese forces, with Hezbollah operating under new defensive-only orders.
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
anti-graft agency in Nigeria
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Deji Adeyanju
Nigerian human rights activist and lawyer
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