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08/07/2025

ISRAEL-----IRAN

War: How Did Iran Get American F-14 'Tomcats' Fighter Jet, And Why Is It Still Flying Them Years After US Retired Them?
Israel-Iran war: How did Iran get American F-14 'Tomcats' fighter jet, and why is it still flying them years after US retired them?

Authored By Prapti Upadhayay
Published: Jun 19, 2025, 23:31 IST | Updated: Jun 19, 2025, 23:31 IST

How did Iran get American F-14 'Tomcats' fighter jet, and why is it still flying them years after US retired them? Photograph: ( Commons)
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The United States Navy retired the F-14 in 2006, making Iran the only country still flying the aircraft.

Iran’s possession of American-made F-14 Tomcat jets, decades after they were retired by the US Navy, remains one of the most curious stories in military aviation.

These fighter aircraft were originally sold to Iran under very different political circumstances, long before the 1979 Islamic Revolution transformed Iran’s relationship with the West.
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In the mid-1970s, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, then the Shah of Iran and a key US ally, wanted to modernise Iran’s air force. As part of a landmark arms deal worth $2 billion, the United States agreed to sell Iran 80 F-14s along with hundreds of Phoenix air-to-air missiles. This agreement, known as Project Persian King, was at the time the largest foreign military sale in American history.

Alongside the jets, the US Navy trained Iranian pilots, many of whom were sent to San Diego’s Miramar Naval Air Station to learn the ins and outs of the Tomcat.

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ALHAJI ADAMU CIROMALate Alhaji Adamu Ciroma also known as Mallam Adamu Ciroma, Adamu Ciroma was Born on the 20th Novemb...
23/01/2025

ALHAJI ADAMU CIROMA

Late Alhaji Adamu Ciroma also known as Mallam Adamu Ciroma,
Adamu Ciroma was Born on the 20th November ,1934 in town of Potiskum, located in the present Yobe state of Nigeria Yobe State, Nigeria and died 5 July 2018 (aged 83).
He was once a Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria In office 24 September 1975 – 28 June 1977 .

He was also a Federal Minister of Finance In office June 1999 – May 2003 .

In 1979, Ciroma was one of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) presidential aspirants who contested in the party's presidential primary, in which he was supposedly sponsored by the faceless Kaduna Mafia, a rumored group of northern intellectuals, serving officers and bureaucrats stationed around Kaduna. He came third in the primary, behind Shehu Shagari and Maitama Sule, his candidacy having been partly financed by Hamza Rafindadi Zayyad, the head of the New Nigeria Development Company.

Ciroma was briefly the secretary of the NPN and he later served at various times as Minister for Industries, Agriculture and Finance. As a senior cabinet minister in the Shagari administration, he played pivotal roles in the implementation of the president's agenda especially in the areas of food production and working with international agencies to develop an Agricultural Development Project (ADP).In September 1983, he was made the chairman of a presidential transition committee, which further demonstrated the trust the president had in his capabilities. The committee was mandated to make proposals on how to re-structure the federal government which was going through a crisis of confidence.
Ciroma was a founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), and he was part of the original G8 that formed his party.

He once called for the impeachment of president Jonathan of Nigeria, following arising disputes related to Henry Okah's case who is currently serving Jail term in South African Prison.
RIP - Gentle Giant and May the almighty Allah grant you a plac

25/12/2024

Statement by Concerned Citizens of Zaria and Its Environs in Response to the MIDDLE BELT FORUM (MBF), Kaduna State Chapter's Baseless Accusations Against Speaker Rt Hon Tajjudden Abbas (Iyan Zazzau)
24th December, 2024.

We, the Concerned Citizens of Zaria and its environs, categorically reject and condemn the baseless and malicious accusations made by the Kaduna State Chapter of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) against the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, over the Federal Government’s approval of ₦80 billion for the construction of four (4) new tertiary institutions in our region.

These accusations are a clear attempt to discredit a laudable development effort and malign the impeccable leadership of Speaker Abbas, who has consistently championed the cause of equitable development and national progress.

1. The Accusations are Unfounded and Malicious: The MBF’s allegations that this project is an act of favoritism are baseless and misleading. The decision to establish these institutions in Zaria and its environs was based on strategic, educational, and infrastructural considerations. Zaria is historically known as a center of learning and has the capacity to accommodate these institutions, making it a natural choice for this development.

2. A Positive Step for National Development: The establishment of these four (4) tertiary institutions is not just a victory for Zaria but for Nigeria as a whole. It will provide thousands of students with access to quality education, create job opportunities, and stimulate economic growth in the region. This is a project that benefits all Nigerians, not just the residents of Zaria.

3. Speaker Abbas is a National Leader Committed to Equity: Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has demonstrated time and again his commitment to the equitable distribution of federal resources across all regions of the country. His tireless efforts to secure this funding reflect his dedication to addressing the educational needs of our nation, particularly in areas where such development is most needed.

4. Divisive Politics Will Not Derail Progress: It is unfortunate that the MBF has chosen to politicize a project of national importance. Such divisive rhetoric does nothing but hinder progress and sow discord among communities. We urge the MBF to prioritize the collective good over parochial interests and support initiatives that promote education and development.

5. Gratitude to Speaker Abbas and the Federal Government: We, the citizens of Zaria and its environs, express our profound gratitude to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the Federal Government for recognizing the need to expand access to education and for prioritizing this significant project. This initiative will leave an indelible mark on the lives of many Nigerians and contribute to the advancement of our nation.

Conclusion: We call on the MBF and other detractors to desist from spreading falsehoods and unfounded accusations against Speaker Abbas. Rather than engaging in unproductive criticism, we urge all stakeholders to join hands in supporting this landmark development for the benefit of our youth and future generations.

Signed,

Kasimu Hanwa, PhD
(On Behalf of Concerned Citizens of Zaria and its Environs)

24/12/2024

Bello El-Rufai Ya Bayyana Ra’ayi Akan Tsarin Kasafin Kudi na 2025

A cikin wani faifan bidiyo da ya karade kafafen sada zumunta, Dan Majalisar Wakilai daga Kaduna, Bello el-Rufai, ya bayyana cewa wajibi ne a rage yawan kashe kudaden gwamnati a kan sayen motocin alfarma da kayan amfani na yau da kullum kamar cokula.

Wannan magana na zuwa a wani lokaci da kasafin kudin 2025 ke fuskantar mahawara mai zafi, musamman akan yadda ake kashe biliyoyin naira akan abubuwan da ba su da tasiri ga al’ummar Najeriya. Idan aka yi duba da kalaman el-Rufai, wannan batu na nuna mahimmancin yiwa kudaden shiga adalci da tabbatar da cewa ana amfani da su wajen bunkasa rayuwar talakawa.

Tambaya ga gwamnati

Me ya sa za a ci gaba da sayen motocin gwamnati kowacce shekara, yayin da asibitoci da makarantu ke fama da karancin kayan aiki?

Shin, ba ya kamata a mayar da hankali wajen inganta bangaren noma, lafiya, da ilimi ba?

Masu Sharhi
Akwai masu ganin cewa wannan batu da el-Rufai ya tayar na nuni da irin barnar da

13/12/2024

DUK ADAMAWA
BA SARKI DA FIRST CLASS Ze Bashi Darajan TUTAN USMAN DAN FODIO no matter what!

12/12/2024

National Assembly Wake up

22/09/2024

*INVITATION*

*TO KADUNA STATE MEETING*
*INVITATION INVITATION*

*Northern Youth advocate for Good Governance in Nigeria*

*KADUNA State Chapter*

*Wishes to invited you to its general meeting scheduled to hold today Sunday 2:30 at SyDE RESORt Raba Road*

*( BADARAWA KADUNA)*

*KADUNA*

*KADUNA STATE*

*"Youth Development"*

*GIRL CHILD EDUCATION*

*WOMEN EMPOWERMENT*

*Youth Empowerment*

*Youth Advocacy*

*Build the Youth
"Build the Nation"*

"Distroy the Youth"
"Distroy the Nation"

*Join us to become a vibrant and outstanding Youth in Nigeria*

*National President*
*08132209001*
*Comr Baba Hamza*

*Comr LAuratu Sidi*
*
*SECTRY*

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NAVY SET TO PROBE THE ORDEAL OF SEAMAN ABBAS HARUNAThe House of Representatives Committee on Navy has...
16/09/2024

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NAVY SET TO PROBE THE ORDEAL OF SEAMAN ABBAS HARUNA

The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has vowed to dig into the unlawful detention of Seaman Abbas Haruna for nearly six years, allegedly on the instruction of one Brigadier General MS Adamu, with a pledge to ensuring that all those involved in the saga are made to face the full consequences of their actions.

The ordeal of Seaman Abbas, as narrated by his wife Mrs Hussaina Iliyasu on 'Berekete', a Human Rights Television program, started in 2018 when he was drafted on a joint operations in Sarti Baruwa Taraba state, where he was to serve under the command of Brigadier MS Adamu, but a misunderstanding ensued between the duo, leading to his detention under inhuman condition for several years without proper trial as enshrined in the Armed Forces Act 2004 Law of the Federation of Nigeria.

The inhuman treatment meted on the naval personnel over a minor misunderstanding with his superior army officer, had made many audience in the studio to shed tears while the wife was narrating her husband's ordeal.

The degree of heartlessness exhibited by Brigadier General MS Adamu to his subordinate over a minor incident, has drawn wide condemnation from millions of conscious Nigerians who heard the story.

The pathetic story of Seaman Abbas Haruna, monitored on 'Berekete' has prompted the House of Representatives Committee on Navy to wade into the matter with the view of unfolding the truth and upholding the integrity of our military and the right of every individual under the extant law of the land. Additionally, the need to also fish out all officers involved and follow up with the military hierarchy to ensure everyone who has a hand in the gross violation of Seaman Abbas' rights are decisively brought to book.

Signed:
Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, PhD OON.
Chairman Committee on Navy.

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