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A U.S. Coast Guard cutter and its crew returned to their home in California following a 119-day mission in which they seized more than 22,000 pounds of cocaine, the largest maritime drug seizure in 18 years, in the Atlantic in support of the Trump administration's effort to target drug traffickers.
The cutter Munro left its port in Alameda on Nov. 3, 2025 for training and participation in Resolute Hunter exercise offshore of San Diego, before sailing into the Pacific Ocean to conduct counternarcotics patrols in support of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper.
However, the ship was diverted to the Atlantic Ocean in support of Operation Southern Spear, a Trump administration effort to target and disrupt transnational criminal networks, the War Department said Monday.
After transiting the Panama Canal, the Munro patrolled the Carribean Sea, where it followed the U.S.-sanctioned Motor Tanker Bella 1, across the Atlantic Ocean for 18 days and 4,900 miles.
The vessel was determined to be without nationality and subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The crew of the Munro boarded the Bella to seize control of the 333-meter crude oil carrier.
Niger 🇳🇪| Le 09/03 vers 03h05, l’aéroport de Tahoua✈️, situé au nord-ouest du Niger, a été attaqué par des terroristes. L’aéroport ainsi que le centre-ville de Tahoua ont été pris d’assaut par des individus armés circulant à moto. Des tirs et des explosions ont été entendus dans… pic.twitter.com/C9cyiUJBTc
Niger 🇳🇪| On 03/09 around 03:05 a.m., Tahoua Airport✈️, located in northwestern Niger, was attacked by terrorists. The airport as well as downtown Tahoua were stormed by armed individuals traveling by motorcycle. Gunfire and explosions were heard in the area.
🔵 Shortly after the landing of a TB2 drone, the attackers launched their assault on Air Base 401. Their main target appears to have been the drone hangars housing the Nigerian Air Force's TB2 fleet. The terrorists also opened fire on other military facilities present on the base.
The defense and security forces (FDS) intervened quickly and managed to contain the attack, routing the assailants.
⚫️ The toll reports a few lightly injured on the Nigerian army side, several deaths among the terrorists, and 5 suspects arrested. The latter were carrying a significant amount of currency as well as equipment. Some facilities were damaged, but no major losses are reported.
ℹ️ Today, the governor of the Tahoua region visited Air Base 401 to assess the damage and salute the security forces. He was accompanied by the regional FDS officials as well as the Refounding Advisors. He stated that the airport remains open and secure, and that all activities there continue normally.
⚠️ This attack comes less than two months after the one targeting the Niamey airport and Base 101, claimed by the Islamic State.
The attack has not yet been claimed, but insurgents affiliated with the EIGS are suspected.
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🟥 Niger : une attaque de l’EIGS vise la base aérienne de Tahoua et endommage plusieurs drones
Une attaque menée par un commando du groupe État islamique au Grand Sahara (EIGS) a ciblé, dans la nuit du dimanche 8 au lundi 9 Mars 2026, les installations aériennes de l’armée… pic.twitter.com/qrCUepztqO
An attack carried out by a commando unit from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) targeted, in the night from Sunday, March 8 to Monday, March 9, 2026, the air facilities of the Nigerien army in Tahoua. Several military drones were damaged and strategic infrastructure destroyed, security sources told us.
According to these sources, the assault began around 03:10 a.m., shortly after the return from mission of a Bayraktar drone, reported at 02:54, and was carried out simultaneously from the east and north of the city, as part of a coordinated attack explicitly targeting the air capabilities of the Nigerien air force stationed at the 401 Air Base in Tahoua.
The attackers used rocket fire and kamikaze drones to strike the facilities. Two hangars housing drones were hit, according to the same sources. Same modus operandi as the attack on Base 101 in Niamey, on January 29, 2026.
The material toll includes two drones put out of service, including a Turkish Aksungur drone, recently received by the Nigerien forces (it was part of a batch of five aircraft delivered about two weeks ago to Niamey and received by General Modi) as well as a Bayraktar drone.
The strikes also destroyed the drone command and piloting center, making it currently impossible to take off the two remaining aircraft stationed at the base, due to the lack of an operational control system. A Turkish maintenance mission will be in Tahoua tomorrow to assess the damage.
Still according to these sources, intelligence had nevertheless alerted the authorities to the imminence of an attack on Base 401, which had led to strengthening the military deployments in Tahoua, particularly with the mobilization of units stationed in Gardaoua, a strategic position in the region. Despite these measures, the commando managed to partially achieve its objectives and withdraw without major damage.
Several hours after the attack, the attackers were spotted in the Eknewan area, heading toward Menaka in Mali, a sector considered the EIGS's strong bastion.
JUST IN: Gun Battle Erupts Between Nigerian Army and Armed Bandits Near Okoloke in Yagba West
A heavy gun battle is reportedly ongoing near Okoloke in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, as troops of the Nigerian Army engage armed bandits.
— PATRIOTIC SOJA ($TSIR-MUNCHAN) (@Pressman2040) March 9, 2026
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JUST IN: Gun Battle Erupts Between Nigerian Army and Armed Bandits Near Okoloke in Yagba West
A heavy gun battle is reportedly ongoing near Okoloke in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, as troops of the Nigerian Army engage armed bandits.
According to local sources, the exchange of gunfire began few minutes ago in areas close to Okoloke, creating panic among residents and motorists along nearby routes.
The confrontation is believed to be part of ongoing efforts by security forces to repel bandits operating within the region.
Air component neutralises terrorists during attack on goniri military base in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised several terrorists during a coordinated air response to an attack on troops of the 120 Battalion under Sector 2 in… pic.twitter.com/7bfJSj9shq
Air component neutralises terrorists during attack on goniri military base in Yobe
By Zagazola Makama
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised several terrorists during a coordinated air response to an attack on troops of the 120 Battalion under Sector 2 in Goniri, Yobe State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 0015 hours on Monday, when insurgents attempted to overrun the military location.
According to the sources, the terrorists infiltrated the Goniri position and engaged troops in a fierce battle after they breach the defensive perimeter.
" Our formation had over 200 soldiers but when the Boko Haram terrorists arrived, several soldiers fled. Only 36 soldiers including the base commander remained. Four were beheaded. " When the GOC came, instead of commending our courage and resilience, he started shouting… pic.twitter.com/nKa5lvh9bP
Our formation had over 200 soldiers but when the Boko Haram terrorists arrived, several soldiers fled. Only 36 soldiers including the base commander remained. Four were beheaded.
"When the GOC came, instead of commending our courage and resilience, he started shouting at us saying we did not give our best.
"We asked them to provide us with MRAPs and other equipment but they refused. Even the Brigade commander could not sleep in Ngoshe when he came here the last time. He returned to Pulka."
#USA / #Iraq / #Jordan 🇺🇸🇮🇶🇯🇴: Iraqi group “Rijal Al-Bas Al-Shadid” (Men of Great Strength) carried out attacks on US militar base in Jordan.
Group seemingly launched several common #Iran-made 🇮🇷 X-Tail “Shahed-101” Kamikaze Drones (OWA-UAVs) from Iraq towards Jordan. pic.twitter.com/dkhdosGqsN
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[Regnum] The Israeli Air Force attacked the drone headquarters of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson's Office announced this on March 9.
The Israeli Air Force completed another wave of strikes on dozens of targets in several areas of Iran, the press service noted. During the attacks, the IDF struck the IRGC drone headquarters, from which the Iranian military was launching drones toward Israel, the statement added.
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probably the IRGC has a dozen or more drone launch sites
however, they have only a few drone factories
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The IDF struck one of Iran's IT censorship HQ.
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