U.S. Central Command Hits Multiple Iranian Targets Following Strait of Hormuz Escalation

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American forces launched a heavy wave of precision airstrikes across southern Iran, striking dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military installations.  The operations come in direct response to renewed attempts by Iranian forces to disrupt commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and target U.S. and coalition personnel in the region. AP News Key Operations and Target Profiles The coordinated strikes focused on neutralizing offensive naval capabilities and breaking down early-warning networks across critical coastal nodes, including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Larak Island: The Guardian Naval & Asymmetric Threats:   Operations targeted IRGC fast-attack craft, mine-laying naval assets, and coastal anti-ship missile sites designed to threaten merchant vessels traversing the strait. Anadolu Ajansı Air Defense & Command Structures:  U.S. munitions disabled key coastal radar installations, integrated air defense nodes, and military communic...
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suspends Operations at Premium Passport Centres in Accra and Kumasi

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ACCRA/KUMASI — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the immediate closure of its Premium Passport Application Centres (PACs) in both Accra and Kumasi.

The decision, effective Monday, February 23, 2026, affects the high-traffic premium hubs located at the Accra Digital Centre and the Kumasi Premium Center. According to official sources, the suspension is part of a strategic "operational realignment" intended to integrate new 24-hour expedited processing systems recently introduced by the Ministry.

Why the Premium Centers are Closing

The Ministry cited several technical and administrative reasons for the sudden halt:

  • System Migration: Integrating the premium centers into the new 24-hour expedited service infrastructure.

  • Service Standardization: Aligning the "Premium" fee structure with the newly approved reduced passport fees (currently GH₵ 350 for standard and GH₵ 2000 for 24-hour service).

  • Staff Training: Technical training for personnel on the new chip-embedded passport technology launched earlier this year.

Guidance for Premium Applicants

The closure specifically targets the Premium wings. Standard Passport Application Centres remain operational, though they may experience increased volume.

  • Existing Appointments: Applicants who had premium appointments for this week are advised that their sessions are suspended. New dates will be communicated via SMS and the online portal.

  • Urgent Applications: Those requiring the 24-hour emergency service are redirected to the Passport Head Officein Accra.

  • Collection: A temporary desk will be set up at the standard PACs in both cities for those who have already received notifications that their passports are ready for collection.

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