But despite that shift in policy, Putin’s latest comments seem aimed at calming fears. He wants the world to know that, at least for now, he thinks Russia can meet its goals in Ukraine without going nuclear. Whether that’s a genuine signal of restraint or just more messaging from the Kremlin is anyone’s guess—but the statement is out there.
Mexico’s President Turns Down Offer of Using US Troops Across the Border
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum didn’t mince words when she shot down President Donald Trump’s idea of sending U.S. troops into Mexico to fight drug cartels. During a recent phone call between the two leaders, Trump pushed for more direct American military involvement to go after criminal groups operating south of the border. Sheinbaum firmly said no, telling Trump that while Mexico is open to working together, that cooperation ends at the border.
She was crystal clear: “Our territory is inalienable, sovereignty is inalienable.” In other words, the U.S. Army isn’t welcome on Mexican soil—no matter how serious the cartel problem might be. Sheinbaum made it known that Mexico will share information and collaborate with U.S. agencies, but any boots-on-the-ground involvement from America is completely off the table.
This exchange followed a Wall Street Journal report about a tense call between the two presidents. It also comes at a time when Trump is doubling down on his border security agenda, using the military to patrol the southern border and labeling certain cartels as terrorist groups.
But for Mexico, the idea of letting foreign troops operate inside the country hits a nerve. It reminds people of a long history of foreign intervention that still shapes national pride and policy. Sheinbaum’s message was direct: cooperation is welcome, but respect for Mexico’s sovereignty is non-negotiable.
UK Arrests Several Iranian Men in Terror Plot
British counterterrorism police just made a serious move, arresting eight men—seven of them Iranian nationals—in two separate investigations tied to suspected terror activity and threats to national security. In the first operation, five men ranging in age from 29 to 46 were picked up in a coordinated sweep across England, including places like Swindon, Stockport, Rochdale, Manchester, and west London. Four of them are confirmed to be Iranian nationals.
Authorities believe this group was plotting a terrorist attack aimed at a specific site in London. While the details of the target haven’t been made public, the location has been warned and is getting support from law enforcement.
In an unrelated operation, three more Iranian men—aged 39, 44, and 55—were arrested in London on suspicion of breaking national security laws. Police have said this case is separate from the terror plot and is being handled on its own track.
Right now, none of the eight men have been charged, but they’re all still in custody and being questioned. Investigators are trying to figure out the full scope of the threat and whether there’s any ongoing danger to the public. Commander Dominic Murphy, who leads the Counter Terrorism Command, said it’s still early in the investigations, and they’re exploring multiple angles. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper called the arrests “serious events” and a reminder of the ever-changing security challenges the UK faces.
This all comes as British officials are growing increasingly concerned about threats tied to Iran. Since 2022, intelligence services like MI5 have stopped around 20 potentially deadly plots connected to the Iranian regime, many of them aimed at dissidents living in the UK. In response, the British government has passed new laws to help deal with hostile actions by foreign states.
Bottom line: these arrests show that the threat from Iranian-linked groups isn’t theoretical—it’s real, and UK authorities are taking it seriously.
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