Prince Charles disputes Bin Laden cash deal

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4 years ago

August 1, 2022

Prince Charles has slammed claims that he brokered a £1 million deal from the Bin Laden family for his charity

Reports in the United Kingdom’s Sunday Times claim that the Prince of Wales accepted a cash deal in 2013 from Osama Bin Laden’s half brothers, Bakr and Shafiq.

The report cited unnamed sources and suggested Prince Charles went against key advisers at the time.

Clarence House, the residence of Prince Charles, insists the decision was made by the charity’s trustees, not Prince Charles himself.

The statement reads “Thorough due diligence was undertaken in accepting this donation, any attempt to characterise otherwise is false.”

“The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Fund has assured us that thorough due diligence was undertaken in accepting this donation…The decision to accept was taken by the charity’s Trustees alone and any attempt to characterize it otherwise is false.”
the Clarence House statement

Neither Bin Laden brothers, Bakr and Shafiq, have any known ties to any terrorist organisation like their brother Osama.

Osama was the leader of the network responsible for carrying out the September 11 attacks in New York, in 2001.

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In Short:
– U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran amid fears of a broader regional conflict.
– Iranian officials warn that attacks could lead to full-scale war as they prepare for retaliation.

The attack marks the second war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran within eight months, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict in a critically important economic area.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the strikes and declared a state of emergency across all areas of Israel.

The U.S. also carried out strikes as part of the operation, according to a U.S. official.

The military operation followed a month of U.S. military buildup, ignited by President Trump’s commitment to support Iranian protesters who demonstrated against the regime in January.

The President consistently warned Iran could face military action if it continued its nuclear program. Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran’s responses in two negotiation rounds failed to meet U.S. expectations.

Escalating Tensions

Iranian officials cautioned that any attack would provoke retaliation, warning that even minor strikes could escalate into a full-scale regional war.

The nation has prepared for conflict by mobilising its forces, reinforcing its nuclear facilities, decentralising decision-making, and tightening internal security measures.

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All other Australians have been urged to leave while commercial flights and other travel options are still available. Authorities are emphasising the importance of acting quickly before options become limited.

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