Amid the ongoing tensions and military escalation involving the United States, Iran and Israel, a surprising moment of levity surfaced during an interview between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and US President Donald Trump.
The conversation, which touched on a range of topics, went viral online after Trump gave a characteristically confident response to a philosophical question about whose life he would want to experience if he could return in history.
During the interview, Paul asked the president a reflective question: if he could go back in time and live someone else's life, who would he choose to be. Trump's answer quickly caught attention for its humour and self-assurance.
"If you could come back in history and experience someone else's life, who would you come back as?" Paul asked.
Trump replied with a grin, saying, "Maybe Donald Trump. My life is VERY exciting! I'm thinking about other lives, but I think my life is very exciting!"
The remark quickly spread across social media platforms, with users reacting to the unusual exchange between the influencer-boxer and the sitting president. Trump's answer reinforced his well-known persona of confidence and self-promotion, traits that have often defined his public appearances and interviews.
Drone strike hits US embassy in Baghdad
Meanwhile, the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. A drone struck the Embassy of the United States, Baghdad on Saturday, according to an Iraqi security official.
An AFP journalist at the scene reported seeing smoke rising from the diplomatic compound after the impact. A second security source also confirmed that the attack targeted the US embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Iran FM slams US over Russian oil
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, criticised Washington over global oil trade during the ongoing conflict.
Sharing a report on rising purchases of Russian crude, Araghchi accused the US of hypocrisy, saying Washington had earlier pressured India to halt Russian oil imports but was now urging countries — including India — to buy it amid the war. He also mocked Europe for backing what he described as an "illegal war" on Iran.
Around 2,500 US Marines are being deployed as the first American ground forces in the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
The troops from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are travelling from Okinawa aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA‑7), an amphibious assault ship capable of launching operations on land and at sea.
According to the report, the Marines could be deployed in the region for crisis-response operations or potential ground missions. The move signals a gradual expansion of Washington's military posture in the conflict and suggests the US may be preparing for a prolonged engagement rather than a quick resolution.
