LONDON (BN24) — Armed officers descended on Earl’s Court station in west London during rush hour Wednesday after a man was stabbed near the busy transport hub, police said.
The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a violent altercation on Hogarth Road, just yards from the station entrance, at approximately 4:24 p.m. London Ambulance Service medics treated the victim for stab wounds at the scene before transporting him to hospital. Authorities confirmed his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH), and a police cordon remains in place as officers continue their investigation.
Dramatic footage shared online shows armed officers conducting searches in and around Earl’s Court station, which is served by the District and Piccadilly lines. The incident unfolded as commuters made their way home, triggering a swift response from both the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police.
The stabbing came less than 24 hours after another violent incident occurred in the same area. A viral video circulating on social media showed a man sprinting through the ticket hall at Earl’s Court station and assaulting another individual before being restrained by members of the public. Police said a 20-year-old suspect was arrested in that case on three counts of common assault and remains in custody.
Despite speculation on social media linking Tuesday’s incident to an attempted watch theft, British Transport Police have said there is no indication that robbery was involved.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said officers are actively pursuing leads in the Wednesday stabbing and urged the public to come forward with any relevant information.
“This kind of violence in broad daylight near one of London’s busiest stations is completely unacceptable,” the spokesperson said. “Our officers responded swiftly to secure the scene, arrest a suspect, and ensure public safety.”
The area around Earl’s Court remained partially closed off into the evening, with visible police presence and forensic teams collecting evidence. No additional suspects are currently being sought, police said.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (BN24) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday celebrated what he called a “big win” for NATO and Western civilization after alliance leaders pledged to dramatically boost defense spending, agreeing to a new target of 5% of GDP by 2035. The sweeping commitment, finalized at a landmark summit in The Hague, follows sustained pressure from Trump, who had long criticized member states for what he viewed as inadequate contributions.
“This is a great victory for everybody. We’ll be equalized shortly — and that’s the way it has to be,” Trump said at a post-summit news conference, calling the outcome a “big success” and the alliance “stronger, fairer, and more lethal.”
The new NATO declaration commits members to allocate at least 3.5% of their GDP to core defense expenditures, with up to an additional 1.5% to cover broader national security infrastructure investments. The revised goal more than doubles the current benchmark of 2%, first agreed upon in 2014.
While most leaders embraced the shift as a response to evolving global threats, Spain stood out in opposition. President Trump publicly criticized Spain for resisting the new spending requirement, calling Madrid’s stance “terrible” and warning of repercussions in ongoing trade talks.
“They’re not making the same effort as the others — and that’s going to be a problem for them,” Trump said, signaling potential punitive trade measures. His comments followed a tense group photo where Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez appeared visibly isolated.
Sánchez defended his position, stating Spain was already making an “enormous effort” to reach 2.1% of GDP and calling the 5% goal “misguided.” Nevertheless, he signed the final communiqué, asserting it allowed “flexibility” for individual nations to meet the commitments in line with national capabilities.
The summit, described by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte as historic, came amid heightened tensions with Russia and ongoing instability in the Middle East. Leaders reaffirmed NATO’s foundational Article 5, which guarantees mutual defense, though notably the final declaration stopped short of directly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — a shift from previous statements.
“No one should doubt our capacity or determination should our security be challenged,” Rutte said. “We’re building a stronger alliance at a dangerous moment.”
The gathering marked Trump’s first NATO summit since 2019. While he initially raised eyebrows with comments questioning the alliance’s security guarantees, he later reaffirmed his support: “I stand with Article 5. That’s why I’m here.”
The summit also offered a moment of levity. During a discussion of the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel — a truce Trump helped broker — the president likened the warring nations to “two kids in a schoolyard.” Rutte quipped in response, “And then daddy has to sometimes use strong language,” referencing Trump’s on-camera expletive-laced frustration over ceasefire instability.
In bilateral talks on the sidelines, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. While expressing continued support for Kyiv, Trump acknowledged the difficulties of securing a lasting peace with Russia. “It’s more difficult than I thought,” he said, hinting at further military assistance and suggesting he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to “help us on Russia, not Iran.”
NATO’s final communiqué emphasized Ukraine’s central role in European security, stating that contributions to Ukraine’s defense — including direct military aid and support for its defense industry — would count toward member states’ defense spending.
The commitment also drew pushback from French President Emmanuel Macron, who challenged Trump’s ongoing trade disputes with the European Union. “We can’t call for more defense spending among allies and then wage a trade war against one another — it makes no sense,” Macron said.
Despite mixed responses, many leaders praised the summit’s unity. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declared NATO “more relevant than ever,” saying, “We’re bigger, stronger, and more united — and that sends a powerful message to our adversaries.”
PRETORIA, South Africa (BN24) — A South African court halted the burial of Zambia’s late President Edgar Lungu at the last moment Tuesday, deepening an already tense dispute between his family and the Zambian government over where and how the former leader should be laid to rest.
The burial was scheduled to take place immediately following a private funeral mass in South Africa, but mourners were informed of the abrupt legal intervention only after the service had concluded. The Pretoria High Court’s ruling effectively delays any funeral until at least August, marking the latest development in a bitter standoff that began shortly after Lungu’s death.
Lungu, who died in South Africa earlier this month at age 68, was Zambia’s sixth president and had long maintained a contentious relationship with his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema. That acrimony has now spilled into the debate over his final resting place.
The Zambian government filed an urgent application with the Pretoria High Court to prevent the planned private burial, insisting that Lungu be accorded a state funeral on home soil. The court announced that the funeral could not proceed, citing an “agreement between the parties,” and scheduled a full hearing for August 4, 2025.
As part of the ruling, Zambian Attorney General Mulilo D. Kabesha must submit amended court filings by July 4, while Lungu’s family has until July 11 to respond. The court will also determine who bears the legal costs of the halted burial during that August hearing.
The standoff highlights longstanding tensions between Lungu and Hichilema that date back to their time in office. During Lungu’s presidency, Hichilema was jailed for over 100 days on controversial treason charges after his motorcade allegedly refused to yield to Lungu’s convoy. That legacy of political animosity has lingered, now resurfacing around Lungu’s death.
According to the family, Lungu expressed a desire not to have President Hichilema attend his funeral. They opted for a private burial in South Africa, asserting control over the arrangements and repatriation of the body. Initially, both parties had agreed on a state funeral in Zambia, but that consensus collapsed amid disagreements over the specifics.
President Hichilema has since argued that Lungu, as a former head of state, “belongs to the nation of Zambia” and must be buried there. Government officials further contend that individual wishes cannot supersede national interest, referencing the 2021 case of founding President Kenneth Kaunda. Despite Kaunda’s reported desire to be buried beside his wife, he was laid to rest at Lusaka’s Embassy Memorial Park by government directive.
The Lungu burial saga underscores the fragile political reconciliation in Zambia, where past rivalries continue to reverberate. For now, Lungu’s body remains in limbo, with South Africa temporarily serving as the stage for a dispute that has become a symbolic extension of Zambia’s deeply divided political legacy.
NAIROBI, Kenya (BN24) — At least 16 people were killed and 400 others injured in violent clashes between demonstrators and police during nationwide protests against President William Ruto’s government, according to rights group Amnesty Kenya.
Thousands of protesters flooded the streets on Wednesday, demanding change and chanting anti-government slogans including “Ruto must go,” while waving tree branches to signify a call for peaceful resistance. Despite the symbolism, the protests turned chaotic, with police deploying tear gas, setting up razor wire barricades, and using force to block access to key government sites including State House and Parliament.
The unrest prompted the Ruto administration to issue a directive banning live TV and radio coverage of the demonstrations. However, that media blackout was swiftly overturned by a ruling from Kenya’s High Court in Nairobi.
Speaking from a funeral service in Kilifi County along the coast, President Ruto appealed for calm and national unity amid mounting anger. “Protests should not be to destroy peace in Kenya,” he said. “We do not have another country to go to when things go wrong. It is our responsibility to keep our country safe.”
His absence from State House in Nairobi was conspicuous as protesters attempted to march on the presidential compound, only to be repelled by heavily armed security forces. Similar blockades were set up around Parliament, where memories of deadly protests one year ago remain fresh. At least 60 people died in last year’s unrest after parts of Parliament were set ablaze by demonstrators.
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Wednesday’s death toll has not been officially confirmed by the government, but a joint statement from the Kenya Medical Association, the Law Society of Kenya, and the Police Reforms Working Group placed the number at eight deaths. The groups reported that 83 of the 400 injured required specialized medical care, with at least eight people suffering gunshot wounds. Among the wounded were three police officers.
Scenes from Nairobi showed thick clouds of tear gas billowing between buildings as protesters scattered, coughing and shielding their eyes. Downtown streets were largely deserted, with businesses shuttered and the typically bustling city center reduced to silence except for the chants of demonstrators.
The protests, which erupted on the anniversary of last year’s fatal storming of Parliament, carried emotional weight. Outside the legislative building, mourners placed flowers and handwritten notes at the perimeter fence in remembrance of those killed. One woman, draped in the Kenyan flag, held a placard bearing the names of victims from last year’s demonstrations.
“I feel like as a country we’re not going in the right direction,” said Amina Mude, who joined the protests in Nairobi. “Especially when it comes to education and the future of our children. It’s time the leadership started listening to us.”
JAKARTA, Indonesia (BN24) — A 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who plunged nearly 600 meters from the ridge of Mount Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s highest and most active volcanoes, was found dead Tuesday after nearly four days of intensive search efforts, Brazilian and Indonesian authorities confirmed.
Juliana Marins, a dancer and avid traveler from Niterói, near Rio de Janeiro, had been hiking Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok on June 21 with a local guide and five other foreign tourists when she fell from a ridge into a steep crater, according to Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency.
“No signs of life were found,” said agency head Mohammad Syafii. He confirmed that rescuers located Marins’ body using thermal drone technology in an area made treacherous by rugged terrain and poor weather. Her body was retrieved beside the volcano’s crater after days of grueling efforts.
Due to difficult visibility and extreme conditions, evacuation of her remains was delayed. Rescue crews began the arduous descent toward Sembalun base camp late Tuesday, but transportation to a police hospital was postponed until Wednesday.
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry described the incident as a tragedy and noted that the Brazilian embassy in Jakarta had been working closely with Indonesian authorities during the search. Marins’ family also confirmed her death and expressed gratitude to supporters across Brazil who had followed the dramatic rescue effort online.
The case gripped the South American nation, where millions watched and shared updates on social media. Marins had been chronicling her months-long solo backpacking trip across Asia, which included stops in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand before she arrived in Indonesia.
Controversy briefly surrounded the rescue effort after Brazil’s embassy in Jakarta accused Indonesian officials of prematurely informing Marins’ family that she had been found alive and was receiving aid. Brazilian diplomats claimed this misinformation had caused “emotional distress.” Indonesian authorities did not immediately respond to the accusation.
Mount Rinjani, which stands at 3,726 meters (12,224 feet), is the second-highest volcano in Indonesia and a popular destination for trekkers. The volcano, located east of Bali, is known for its dramatic ridgelines, caldera lake, and unstable weather—factors that compounded the challenge for search teams.
In a heartfelt message posted to Instagram, Marins’ family thanked the global community for their prayers and solidarity during the ordeal.
“She was full of dreams and passion for life,” the family wrote. “We are devastated, but we are also proud of the light she spread.”
Authorities have not publicly stated when Marins died.
MEAUX, France (BN24) — A British man arrested at Disneyland Paris for allegedly attempting to stage a wedding ceremony with a nine-year-old girl has been identified as Jaskarn Jhaj, a 39-year-old convicted paedophile wanted by UK authorities, French prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Jhaj, also known as “Jacky,” was charged with fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and identity theft following the shocking incident that unfolded Saturday at the theme park in Marne-la-Vallée. The elaborate scheme involved approximately 100 guests who believed they were attending a legitimate wedding ceremony.
French prosecutors in Meaux confirmed that Jhaj was known to British authorities “for sexual offences against minors” and is currently on the run from UK law enforcement. According to official statements, Jhaj is registered on the British sex offenders register and is wanted nationally by judicial authorities in his home country for failing to comply with registration obligations.
The convicted sex offender was previously sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 for grooming and sexually assaulting two 15-year-old schoolgirls. Court records show he lured the teenagers to parties by falsely claiming to be a prominent Hollywood film producer before providing them with alcohol.
Park staff discovered the disturbing nature of the event when Jhaj arrived with a Ukrainian child identified as the intended “bride,” accompanied by her family and the large group of guests. Disneyland employees only realized the bride was a nine-year-old girl on the day of the ceremony, according to prosecutors.
Despite his criminal background, Disneyland management had permitted Jhaj to privatize portions of the park facility at a cost of approximately £115,000. The private wedding ceremony was scheduled to take place at dawn, as such events at the theme park are typically organized outside regular operating hours.
Prosecutors revealed that Jhaj had assumed the identity of a Latvian national and used fraudulent documents to secure the privatization contract with Disneyland. Senior management claimed they were “deceived” by the false documentation and misrepresentation of the event’s true nature.
In addition to Jhaj, French authorities arrested three other individuals connected to the scheme. Those detained include the child’s mother, a 41-year-old Ukrainian woman, a 24-year-old Latvian woman who portrayed the bride’s sister, and a 55-year-old Latvian man who participated in the ceremony.
The entire event was planned for live broadcast on social media platforms, with prosecutors noting that “extras” had been recruited online to portray family members. Despite the public nature of the planned broadcast, organizers specifically requested that Disneyland maintain confidentiality about the event.
Jhaj has a documented history of elaborate hoaxes and publicity stunts. In 2023, he organized a mysterious fake funeral featuring an empty coffin at London’s prestigious Oratory in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, complete with hired actors portraying mourners. The same year, he orchestrated a fabricated red carpet scene in London’s West End involving 90 children and dozens of teenage extras recruited to create crowds for filming.
More recently in 2024, Jhaj was filmed naked in Silvertown, east London, detonating a fake police van and sending its roof 50 feet into the air. The incident was recorded as part of a production called Project Dover, which also involved setting fire to a van bearing BBC World branding.
A Disneyland Paris source confirmed that the event was “soon shut down” once staff realized the true circumstances, with guests prevented from entering the premises. The theme park acted swiftly to cancel all proceedings upon discovering the bride was a minor.
Medical examination of the young girl revealed she had not suffered any physical violence, according to prosecutors. The child’s condition and current custody arrangements were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
One individual recruited to act as a wedding guest described the shocking realization among attendees. The source stated that everyone believed they were attending a legitimate wedding ceremony and expressed stunned disbelief upon learning the true nature of the event. The witness praised Disneyland’s professional response, noting that staff immediately canceled everything upon discovering the bride was a child.
The incident has raised serious questions about security protocols and background verification procedures at international entertainment venues. Disneyland Paris officials have not yet provided detailed statements about how the extensive planning and financial arrangements proceeded without detection of Jhaj’s criminal history.
French authorities continue investigating the complex scheme involving multiple international participants and fraudulent documentation. The case highlights ongoing challenges in monitoring registered sex offenders who cross international borders and assume false identities to evade detection.
Jhaj remains in French custody pending further legal proceedings, while UK authorities have been notified of his arrest and location. The incident represents one of the most elaborate and disturbing cases of attempted child exploitation at a major international tourist destination in recent years.
WASHINGTON (BN24) — U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites ordered by President Donald Trump earlier this month have set back Tehran’s atomic program by several months but failed to destroy it, according to an initial assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) obtained by multiple sources familiar with the classified report.
The preliminary damage assessment contradicts Trump’s repeated claims that the strikes, carried out with B-2 Spirit bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles, had “totally destroyed” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The strikes targeted facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, but intelligence sources say Iran had moved critical assets, including enriched uranium stockpiles, prior to the attacks.
The DIA’s findings, first reported by CNN, suggest Iran’s nuclear program remains intact, though disrupted. Some centrifuges used to enrich uranium reportedly survived the bombardment, and evidence indicates that batches of highly enriched uranium were removed from at least one site before the strikes. One source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the material, said the attack may delay Iran’s nuclear advancement “by months, not years.”
Trump, however, continues to portray the mission as a resounding success. “The sites that we hit in Iran were totally destroyed, and everyone knows it,” he wrote in a Truth Social post Monday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt doubled down on the administration’s narrative, dismissing the leaked report as a smear from a “low-level loser” in the intelligence community.
The strikes came amid a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran following a 12-day conflict. The Fordow facility—considered Iran’s most deeply buried and fortified enrichment site—was reportedly heavily damaged and rendered unusable for the near term, according to a senior U.S. official.
Still, questions linger about the survivability and dispersion of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Experts have long maintained that airstrikes alone are unlikely to eliminate Iran’s capabilities, given the country’s decades of research and its multiple undisclosed enrichment locations. Iran’s recent construction of a new underground facility near Natanz, buried even deeper than Fordow, underscores the difficulty of neutralizing the entire program through aerial bombardment.
Vice President JD Vance offered conflicting views on the impact of the strikes, calling the mission a “destruction” of Iran’s nuclear program in a Fox News interview, but later acknowledging that while enrichment may have been disrupted, intelligence remains classified. “Even if Iran has uranium, it can no longer enrich it,” Vance said, adding that the U.S. reserves the right to strike again.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials claim their own strikes killed up to a dozen Iranian nuclear scientists. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency estimates Iran’s nuclear assets are spread across at least 30 facilities, many of which remain operational or have yet to be inspected. An IAEA visit to a new underground site near Natanz was canceled following the strikes.
Congressional skepticism over the Trump administration’s claims has grown. A classified briefing for House members was abruptly postponed Tuesday, prompting Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, to speculate that the administration was avoiding political fallout. “They don’t delay briefings that have good news,” he said.
The Pentagon’s Operation Midnight Hammer marked the first combat use of the 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a bunker-busting bomb designed to destroy underground facilities. While it demonstrated U.S. technological reach, analysts warn that the strikes also gave Iran and other adversaries insight into the limitations of U.S. munitions.
President Trump has continued to press Iran for a new nuclear deal that would permanently eliminate its enrichment capability. Tehran, which is party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, maintains that its nuclear activities are strictly for peaceful purposes and has refused to forfeit its right to enrichment.
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (BN24) — Benfica surged to the top of Group C at the Club World Cup on Tuesday with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayern Munich, handing the German giants their first loss of the tournament.
Andreas Schjelderup delivered the decisive moment in the 13th minute, slotting home a low shot after a well-worked build-up, giving the Portuguese side an early lead that held through the rest of the match. The result secured Benfica’s position atop the group, while Bayern Munich dropped to second. Boca Juniors, meanwhile, was eliminated from contention.
Bayern struggled to impose themselves in sweltering 97-degree heat (36 Celsius), and despite a raft of changes at halftime, the Bundesliga champions failed to break down Benfica’s disciplined defense.
The match’s pivotal moment came early, as Schjelderup capitalized on a defensive lapse to put Benfica in front. From then on, Roger Schmidt’s side stayed compact and well-organized, absorbing Bayern’s pressure through the second half.
Looking to spark a comeback, Bayern made five halftime substitutions, bringing on star striker Harry Kane alongside Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise and Jonathan Tah. However, the fresh legs failed to produce a breakthrough.
Despite holding more possession and creating a flurry of chances after the break, Bayern’s final touch eluded them. Benfica, meanwhile, showed maturity and control, closing out the match with tactical poise.
The defeat marked Bayern’s first stumble in the tournament and raised concerns ahead of the knockout rounds later this week.
MINNEAPOLIS (BN24) — An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed in broad daylight near a city park Monday afternoon, prompting a citywide manhunt and urgent pleas from police for public assistance in finding the person or persons responsible.
The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. near Folwell Park in north Minneapolis, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Witnesses reported seeing one vehicle drive through the park and two others moving through an adjacent parking lot just as gunfire erupted, authorities said.
The boy, whose name has not been released, was struck and fatally wounded. He died at the scene despite efforts by first responders.
“I cannot emphasize enough how terrible it is to have an 11-year-old boy shot and killed in the middle of the day,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said in a statement Monday evening. “This is not just a tragedy for one family — it’s a tragedy for the entire city.”
Investigators say the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation. They have not yet identified any suspects or established a motive. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses.
“We are following every lead,” Chief O’Hara said, “but we need the public’s help to solve this. We need anyone with information — no matter how small — to come forward so we can bring some sense of justice to this child’s family.”
The fatal shooting marks yet another troubling act of violence involving a child in Minneapolis, where concerns over public safety remain a top issue for both residents and officials.
Community members gathered near the scene Monday night to hold a candlelight vigil in the child’s memory. Local leaders and clergy urged anyone with information to break the silence and assist the investigation.
WASHINGTON (BN24) — Federal immigration agents have arrested 11 Iranian nationals in a nationwide sweep targeting illegal migrants, including a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) member with alleged ties to Hezbollah, a suspected terrorist listed on a federal watchlist, and an ex-Iranian military sniper, officials said Tuesday.
The weekend operation, carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was part of a broader national security initiative as federal authorities warned of potential Iranian “sleeper cells” following heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
Among those taken into custody was 56-year-old Mehran Makari Sahel, a convicted felon who, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), “admitted connections” to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant organization designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. government. Sahel, a resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, previously served 15 months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession and was ordered deported in 2022 but failed to comply.
Another suspect, Yousef Mehridehno, was apprehended in Mississippi. Authorities said he had been living in the country illegally for eight years and was found to have lied on a visa application. His name appears on a federal terrorist watchlist, and investigators are probing him for potential marriage fraud.
In Alabama, ICE agents arrested Ribvar Karmi, who was carrying identification showing he served as a sniper in the Iranian army from 2018 to 2021. Karmi entered the U.S. in late 2024 on a K-1 visa — a special visa issued to foreign nationals engaged to American citizens — but failed to adjust his status legally as required, making him unlawfully present in the country.
Five of the 11 individuals arrested have prior criminal convictions, including grand larceny, drug offenses, and illegal possession of firearms, ICE said.
In a statement posted Tuesday to X (formerly Twitter), DHS said the operation reflects the Trump administration’s proactive enforcement strategy. “We have been saying we are getting the worst of the worst out — and we are,” the department stated. “We don’t wait until a military operation to execute; we proactively deliver on President Trump’s mandate to secure the homeland.”
Border officials were issued internal warnings following U.S. airstrikes Saturday on Iranian nuclear facilities to be alert for the presence of potential terrorist operatives. A memo circulated by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott, obtained by The Post, urged agents to maintain heightened vigilance due to increased threat levels from Iranian nationals.
“Iran’s hatred for the United States and their desire to harm America and Americans is well documented,” Scott wrote in the June 22 internal advisory. “Though we have not received any specific credible threats… the threat of sleeper cells or sympathizers acting on their own, or at the behest of Iran, has never been higher.”
Scott called on CBP personnel to remain “hyper vigilant” and maintain situational awareness both during and outside of duty hours.
While Iranian migrants are classified as “special interest aliens” subject to enhanced vetting procedures due to potential ties to terrorism, border records reviewed by Fox News indicate that over 700 Iranian nationals were released into the U.S. during the Biden administration.
The arrests come as immigration enforcement agencies face mounting pressure to address national security concerns tied to unlawful border crossings amid global geopolitical instability.
