Britain has revoked the citizenship of Mark Bullen, a former police officer who was tied to Russia, citing national security concerns. This move is typically reserved for individuals deemed to be a threat to national security, such as terrorists or individuals involved in organized crime. However, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended the decision, stating it was made in the context of national security.
Mark Bullen, 45, had served in the Hertfordshire Constabulary for over a decade. He had expressed his admiration for Russia, saying it was his childhood passion. In the past, he had told Russian media that his family and friends had suspected him of being a spy due to his interest in the Soviet Union. Bullen had acquired Russian citizenship in 2022, which he considered a dream come true. However, he was detained at London’s Luton Airport in November 2024 under the Counter-Terrorism Act.
Meanwhile, in related news, US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the Iran-US meeting was productive, with several agreements reached. However, he noted that a key issue, the nuclear program, remained unresolved. Trump took to social media to share his thoughts on the meeting, saying that the talks had been “very good” but that the two sides had not reached an agreement on the nuclear program.
The UK and Australia have expressed disappointment over the failure of the Iran-US talks in Islamabad. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Israel that it will face attacks if it does not withdraw from the territories it occupies. Pope Francis delivered a Sunday sermon in Vatican City, calling for peace and unity among nations.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has urged the US to understand that Iran cannot be dictated to. He said that the country’s leaders will not be swayed by US demands. Iranian politician Ibrahim Azizi has also expressed skepticism about the US’s ability to regain Iran’s trust, saying that it is time for the US to decide whether it can earn Iran’s trust.
In another development, Pakistani politician Maryam Nawaz has said that the US had expected to overthrow Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his assassination and take control of the country. The US has confirmed that its entire negotiating team has left Islamabad.
Separately, the Saudi media has reported that the price of 98-octane petrol has been increased from 2.94 riyals to 3.83 riyals. In a different development, a traffic jam was reported on the Shah Faisal Bridge in Karachi’s Korangi area. Senate Opposition Leader Senator Raja Nisar Abbas has said that the US had been under the impression that after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it would be able to take control of Iran.
