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Iran will present a counter-proposal to the United States in the ongoing nuclear negotiations, using Oman as an intermediary. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran rejects the U.S.’s initial terms, calling them “unacceptable.”
In a stark warning, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that continued Western support for Ukraine could lead to a global conflict, stating that the world must avoid escalating toward World War III.
Russia has accused China of stealing military technology, attempting to recruit Russian officials, and eyeing the resource-rich Far East region. The FSB, Russia’s main security agency, has issued a warning labeling China as a growing threat to national security and an emerging adversary.
Tensions flared in Los Angeles as thousands of protesters flooded the streets following Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard. The move, aimed at controlling migrant-related unrest, sparked widespread backlash, with demonstrators condemning what they called excessive force. Clashes between protesters and law enforcement intensified, deepening the city’s political and social divide.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned of possible protests in the U.S. if plans to tax remittances from Mexican workers move forward. “If necessary, we’ll mobilize,” she declared, opposing any levies on funds sent from the U.S. to Mexico. The statement signals rising tensions over potential economic policies affecting millions of migrant families.
