Iran Escalates Nuclear Threats Amid Regional Tensions; Israel and US Respond Firmly Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander declares nuclear proliferation intentions, sparking threats from Israel and warnings from nuclear experts on US-Iran negotiations. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions rise across multiple global hotspots. Iran's escalating power struggle has brought its unseen supreme leader into the spotlight, according to experts. Meanwhile, a surge of migrants from Ceuta has exposed tensions between Spain and Morocco, with Islamist groups reportedly seeking to exploit the border crisis. In Mexico, authorities announced the arrest of a cartel boss allegedly linked to a livestreamed murder, while Ukraine continues to request more US Patriot interceptors amid investigations into bomb shelter integrity. A tragic incident in Moscow left multiple casualties after an explosion at a central restaurant, and Spain's socialist prime minister criticized Italy's newly restored border controls following migration spikes.Israel has launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while an IDF canine was captured on video navigating underground terror tunnels in Gaza. Former President Donald Trump's comments on Venezuela's political situation have also made headlines. In nuclear tensions, Iran's top Revolutionary Guard commander declared that Tehran would continue working on nuclear weapons as long as the United States and Israel possess them.Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC commander-in-chief, emphasized Iran's stance on national security, stating, 'As long as the United States and Israel possess nuclear weapons, we will continue working on them for our national security. If they disarm, we will disarm.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded firmly, asserting that Israel would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities, with or without a diplomatic deal. A map showing damage to Iran's Fordow nuclear site after a US strike in 2025 underscores the ongoing conflict. At an event honoring Theodor Herzl's grandparents, Netanyahu reiterated Israel's commitment to security, stating, 'Israel's existence is not subject to negotiation.' Nuclear experts have warned President Trump that Iran may use the Hormuz crisis to secure sanctions relief before addressing its nuclear program. Stricker, from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, argues that this strategy could limit US leverage. Trump, however, insists that negotiations will address the nuclear issue and that Iran faces severe consequences if they back out.'They can't have a nuclear weapon. It's very simple,' he told Fox News. The talks are currently focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz but risk setting aside nuclear discussions for later, which experts believe could weaken US negotiators' position