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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).
SAGAMU, Ogun State, Nigeria — The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal motor vehicle collision that injured British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two passengers, has been formally charged in court.
Police officials stated that Kayode, 46, was arraigned on Thursday, January 2, 2026, before the Sagamu Magistrate Court, where he faces charges of reckless and dangerous driving.
The case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
According to police, the crash occurred earlier in the week along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, a major highway in southwestern Nigeria.
The Lexus SUV was transporting Anthony Joshua and two of his close associates, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, when it collided with a stationary truck parked along the roadway.
Both Ayodele and Ghami sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that the defendant was granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million (approximately $3,480 USD), with two sureties, and was remanded in custody pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterated in a public update that the arraignment followed a comprehensive preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Authorities emphasized that investigations remain ongoing.
Anthony Joshua, a former world heavyweight boxing champion, survived the crash but reportedly suffered significant emotional trauma as a result of the incident.
Ayodele and Ghami were described as long-time friends, training partners, and key members of Joshua’s professional support team, regularly accompanying him before, during, and after major fights.
Ayodele was notably present ringside during Joshua’s recent bout, where he was seen holding the Nigerian flag.
The remains of the two deceased men were transported to a mortuary in Sagamu.
Both were reported to be Muslims, and arrangements for burial in accordance with Islamic rites are pending. Officials have not yet confirmed when their bodies will be repatriated to the United Kingdom.
Authorities have also renewed calls for improved road safety enforcement, particularly concerning the illegal and prolonged parking of heavy-duty trucks along highways, which has been cited as a recurring hazard on Nigerian roads.
The Ogun State Police Command urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed limits, and ensure proper judgment when overtaking or maneuvering on highways.
Further updates are expected as the case proceeds through the court system.