Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking, US destroyed 16 Iranian vessels, Iran to target economic centers and banks, 65+ Nigerian soldiers killed

The U.S. military destroyed Iranian vessels to protect oil shipping lanes. In retaliation, Iran has shifted its strategy toward financial warfare, threatening to attack global economic centers and technology firms in the region. These tensions raise significant alarms regarding a global economic collapse, with experts warning that a prolonged conflict could trigger massive inflation and deep recessions. Beyond the crisis in the Gulf, international authorities are condemning a surge in settler violence and territorial expansion in the West Bank. Meanwhile, internal security challenges persist in Nigeria due to deadly jihadist raids against the military. Finally, the legal system saw a landmark conviction as three prominent real estate moguls were found guilty of long-term sex trafficking and abuse.