Trump expressed this surprises on Friday while highlighting concerns about Iran’s growing missile arsenal.

Donald Trump has expressed surprise over Iran’s ability to develop missiles capable of travelling as far as 2,700 miles.

Trump expressed this surprises on Friday while highlighting concerns about Iran’s growing missile arsenal.

Iran has been developing its missile capabilities, including the Khorramshahr and Sejjil missiles with ranges of around 2,000 kilometers, and the Soumar cruise missile with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers.

It was gathered that Iran’s missile capabilities have been a subject of debate, with some experts saying Tehran’s claims of targeting US bases are exaggerated, while others warn that Iran’s advancements pose a significant threat to regional and global security.

Meanwhile, the US has acknowledged Iran’s growing capabilities, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stating that Iran could hit Washington DC and other major US cities with intermediate-range ballistic missiles through proxies in Venezuela.

“The United States was unaware Iran had the capability to launch a missile 2,700 miles,” Trump said.

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Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away in Cairo after a period of illness.

In a message of sympathy, Tinubu described the late matriarch as a woman who lived a remarkable life and raised a family that has made significant contributions to Nigeria.

“Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today (yesterday) in Cairo. As someone who had also lost an old mother, I share in your grief. I understand the depth of your loss.

“Losing a mother is a pain unlike any other. I know that no words can fully ease your sorrow, but I pray that the memories of her love, wisdom, and guidance bring you comfort in the days ahead. I also hope you find strength in the remarkable life she lived and the values she instilled in the entire family.

“As firm believers in Allah, we are convinced that she has played her part in this world as laid out for her by the Almighty and has gone back to her maker. I join family, friends, and well-wishers in mourning with you. May Allah grant your dear mother Aljannah Firdaus,” Tinubu said.

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Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has d!ed.

Hajia El-Rufai passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Her grandson, Hon. Bello El-Rufai, announced her d3ath in a post on Facebook.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who passed away a few hours ago,” he wrote.

“She is the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir @elrufai. We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. May He bless the soul of the parents we have lost. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers. Thank you.”

The development comes at a time when the former Kaduna State governor is in custody.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had arraigned him on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering after one month in detention.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges and a Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned the hearing of the bail application to March 31.

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