Pope Leo XIV met Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican.

BREAKING: Somalia cancels all agreements with the UAE (ports, security, military), accusing Abu Dhabi of violating its sovereignty—especially through ties with Somaliland and unauthorized military activity.

Q: How many soldiers does Russia have in Ukraine?

UK Defense Chief Richard Knighton: Inside Ukraine, it is well over half a million.

Mexican President Sheinbaum:

We had a very good conversation with Trump.

We discussed various topics, including security with respect for our sovereignties, the reduction of drug trafficking, trade, and investments.

Collaboration and cooperation within a framework of mutual respect always produce results.

📸 Iran.

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez:

I’ve seen some cartoons going around on Wikipedia about who is in charge in Venezuela.

Here there is a government, there is an acting President, and there is a President held hostage in the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

The situation — all the cities and towns — are under total control.

Source: Al Jazeera

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

We have seized total control of security and this move has been taken simply to restore order and security.

Soon the internet service will be resumed.

Source: Al Jazeera

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

I would like to make clear that these protests went through a number of phases:

First it was calm and peaceful. Then it started to reignite in a different fashion as new individuals infiltrated these protests and they turned violent.

As we witnessed in many countries, including those in the West and the United States, when protests turn violent, they are met with the security forces.

Source: Al Jazeera

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

Armed operatives were seen among the protesters. Those armed operatives started to fire on security personnel.

And above all, they were not only firing on the security personnel, but they were also firing on civilian protesters. Their goal was clear: to increase the number of victims.

Why? Simply for the reason that Trump stated that in case the number of victims, in case the number of dead is high, we will intervene.

Source: Al Jazeera

Trump on tariffs:

If the Supreme Court rules against the United States of America on this National Security bonanza, WE’RE SCREWED!

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

They strangely targeted mosques. And this is really surprising. No Iranian could dare to set fire on a place of worship. 350 mosques were set fire on.

Source: Al Jazeera

White House on Iran:

Air strikes would be one of the many, many options that are on the table for Trump, diplomacy is always the first option for him.

White House:

What you are hearing publicly from the Iranian regime is quite different from the messages the administration is receiving privately.

Trump has an interest in exploring those messages.

The White House is considering an Iranian offer to restart nuclear talks even as Trump leans toward authorizing new military strikes.

JD Vance and some senior aides are urging Trump to try diplomacy first amid mass protests in Iran.

Source: WSJ

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it a state, saying it’s a “vital national security asset” needed to counter China and Russia in the Arctic.

SDF/YPG militias deploying military reinforcements today to the Deir Hafer front line with the Syrian Army, contradicting SDF media claims that no troop build-up exists in the area.

Some elements declare their aim is to reach the coast.

IDF Spokesperson on Iran:

In recent days, many rumors have circulated regarding the situation in Iran.

As previously stated, the IDF is prepared defensively and remains on alert for surprise scenarios if needed.

The protests in Iran are an internal matter. We continue ongoing situation assessments and will update if anything changes.

I emphasize: do not spread rumors.

Iran's near-total internet shutdown reaches 100 hours, cutting connectivity to under 1%.

Authorities appear to be blocking public access while keeping state-linked platforms online.

📸 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ahmedabad’s kite festival.

Sudan Army drone strike hits UAE-backed RSF/SPLM-N camp in Kumo, Nuba Mountains.

Whole squad wiped out.