World
Video: Iranian Security Official Claims Pakistan Warned It Would Retaliate with Nuclear Strike if Israel Attacks Tehran
While this alleged communication has not been confirmed by Pakistani authorities, its circulation has added a new layer of urgency to an already volatile regional security environment.
The United States is not actively considering entering into a military conflict with Iran in an effort to dismantle the country’s nuclear program, a senior U.S. official confirmed, amid rising regional tensions and renewed concerns over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
The statement comes as diplomatic channels remain strained following reports of provocative rhetoric involving multiple nations.
A member of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council claimed that Pakistani officials had conveyed a stark warning to Iran: in the event that Israel were to deploy a nuclear weapon against Tehran, Pakistan would retaliate by launching a nuclear strike on Israel.
While this alleged communication has not been confirmed by Pakistani authorities, its circulation has added a new layer of urgency to an already volatile regional security environment.
U.S. officials reiterated that Washington remains committed to pursuing diplomatic solutions to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, emphasizing that there is currently no intention of launching or participating in military operations aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The official added that the United States continues to monitor the situation closely and maintains ongoing consultations with key allies and regional partners.
The reported remarks from Iran’s security leadership have fueled growing international concern about the possibility of nuclear escalation involving non-combatant states.
Analysts warn that such rhetoric, if left unchecked, risks destabilizing broader efforts toward de-escalation and non-proliferation in the region.
Neither Pakistan nor Israel has issued an official response to the reported exchange, and there has been no independent verification of the claim. However, the alleged statement underscores the heightened sensitivity and potential for rapid escalation if hostilities were to expand or involve weapons of mass destruction.
U.S. officials continue to urge all parties to exercise restraint and adhere to international norms, including commitments under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Crime
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar Created Mall Shooting Simulator in Roblox
Investigators and online researchers have identified a Roblox account allegedly linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
According to platform officials, the account was discovered by users on the internet forum Kiwi Farms, who reported that Van Rootselaar had created a game — referred to on Roblox as an “experience” — that simulated a shooting inside a shopping mall.
The virtual environment appeared to resemble a Canadian retail complex, although it has not been confirmed whether the design was intended to replicate a specific real-world location.
Videos circulating on social media prior to its removal showed a player-controlled character collecting weapons and firing into crowds of animated civilians within the mall setting.
The footage quickly drew widespread concern given the seriousness of the real-world attack.
Roblox confirmed that the account belonged to the suspect and announced swift action in response.
“We have removed the user account connected to this horrifying incident, as well as any content associated with the suspect,” the company said in a statement. “We are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.”
Initially, reports suggested the game remained accessible despite the account being deleted. However, Roblox later clarified that the content has now been removed from the platform.
The company also noted that the mall-themed experience was only accessible through Roblox Studio, a development application used by creators to build games, rather than through the main platform available to general users.
As a result, the experience reportedly recorded only seven visits, indicating extremely limited exposure.
Investigators are continuing to examine the suspect’s digital footprint, including online posts and usernames believed to match across multiple platforms such as Reddit, where references to Roblox activity were also reportedly found.
Van Rootselaar is accused of carrying out the February 10 shooting that left eight people dead and at least 25 others injured at the secondary school.
Authorities have not indicated whether the online content forms part of the official investigative findings, but technology platforms are increasingly scrutinized in the aftermath of violent incidents for potential warning signs.
Officials emphasize that the broader investigation remains active as law enforcement works to establish a complete timeline, understand possible motives, and determine whether any additional factors contributed to the tragedy.