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Afforded a trifecta in November and no longer kept in check by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin's vetoes, Democratic lawmakers in Virginia are poised to greatly limit gun rights in the state.They are working to advance, for instance, a ban on the sale, purchase, manufacture, transfer, or importation of so-called "assault firearms" and magazines capable of holding over 10 rounds; a bill that would establish a five-day waiting period for all firearm sales; legislation that would impose an 11% tax on the purchase of any firearm or ammunition in the state; and a bill that would further limit where law-abiding Virginians can carry a gun.'Someone feels that they have the right to infringe upon this.'The Second Amendment's would-be curtailers in the General Assembly of Virginia — a state with the official motto Sic Semper Tyrannis, "Thus always to tyrants" — have a champion in Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who made clear on the campaign trail last year, "I will sign commonsense gun violence prevention bills."It turns out that Virginians are less than enthused about the Democratic regime's gun agenda.A survey conducted from Feb. 16 to 17 by Quantus Insights found that registered voters overwhelmingly oppose the legislative proposals now being considered in Richmond.Eighty-four percent of respondents agreed that "the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental freedom protected by the U.S. Constitution," and 65% agreed with the statement that "gun control laws mainly make it harder for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, while criminals ignore the laws anyway."RELATED: 'Fake Moderate’ Democratic governor demands local police cut ties with ICE Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesWhen asked about a ban "on commonly owned firearms labeled as 'assault weapons,'" 60% of respondents signaled opposition. Only 33% said they would support such a ban.Sixty percent of Democrats and 15% of Republicans said that they would support a ban.When asked about a ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds — a prohibition built into the Democratic bill passed by the state House in a 58-34 vote earlier this month — 58% of respondents signaled opposition.An even greater percentage of respondents, 65%, said they opposed the proposed 11% state tax on firearms and ammunition.Law enforcement leaders are among the loudest critics of the gun-control laws proposed by Democrats.Amherst County Sheriff LJ Ayers, for instance, said in a video statement on Wednesday, "The Second Amendment grants us the right to bear arms — to protect ourselves, our homes, our property; to go with our children, our family, our friends out hunting, to enjoy God's given nature — and someone feels that they have the right to infringe upon this."Ayers stressed that such efforts were "appalling" and emphasized that the Democratic legislation will only impact law-abiding citizens, not the criminals who'll inevitably find workarounds.WSET-TV reported that sheriffs in Campbell, Henry, Appomattox, and Bedford Counties have similarly spoken out against the proposed gun-control laws.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The joint American and Israeli military operation launched against Iran on Saturday — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — has prompted mixed responses abroad.While Russian officials were among the most critical of the strikes, several European leaders similarly condemned the American-Israeli initiative.Amid reports of massive explosions in numerous Iranian cities as well as retaliatory attacks on American bases in the region and Israel, a spokesman for the British government stated, "We do not want to see further escalation into a wider regional conflict."The British spokesman — whose government previously blocked a request from President Donald Trump to use U.K. air bases during a preemptive attack on Iran —added that "Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that is why we have continually supported efforts to reach a negotiated solution."'Take all firm measures necessary to confront Iranian violations.'Whereas the U.K. government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared less than enthusiastic about the strikes, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch expressed solidarity with the U.S. and Israel "as they take on the threat of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its vile regime."European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke critically of "Iran's murderous regime and the Revolutionary Guards," but claimed that the "developments in Iran are greatly concerning" and urged "all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law."Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs noted that it "is deeply alarmed by today's strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran," and echoed von der Leyen's request that warring parties "exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure."RELATED: Iran sparks regional war after retaliating against US military assets over 'massive' US-Israel strike Aftermath of an Iran strike on the main headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Manama. Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images.Some European leaders similarly expressed concern about escalation while signaling their opposition to the Iran regime, the health of which is now in doubt.French President Emmanuel Macron said that "the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran carries grave consequences for international peace and security."Macron, presuming there is something left of Iran's "Islamic regime," suggested Tehran "now has no other option but to engage in good faith ... negotiations to end its nuclear and ballistic programs."Espen Barth Eide, Norway's foreign affairs minister, did not similarly balance his critical remarks about the strikes with criticism of Iran, suggesting instead that the initial strikes were unlawful."The attack is described by Israel as a pre-emptive strike, but it is not in accordance with international law. A pre-emptive attack would require the existence of an imminent threat," said Eide.Spain's leftist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, spoke scathingly of the strikes as well as of Iran's retaliation, stating, "We reject the unilateral military action by the United States and Israel, which represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and hostile international order.""We likewise reject the actions of the Iranian regime and the Revolutionary Guard," continued Sanchez. "We cannot afford another prolonged and devastating war in the Middle East."Russia, which recently held joint military exercises with Iran, went further in its condemnation of the strikes.RELATED: U.S. and Israel launch 'massive' strikes against Iran: 'We may have casualties' Photo by Bedirhan Demirel/Anadolu via Getty ImagesMikhail Ulyanov, a Russian foreign services official, said in a statement shared by the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry, "The new aggression of Israel and the US against Iran is fraught with the danger of significant deterioration and destabilisation in the Middle East."Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin and deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated, "The peacekeeper is at it again.""The talks with Iran were just a cover. Everyone knew that. So who has more patience to wait for the enemy’s sorry end now?" continued Medvedev. "The US is just 249 years old. The Persian Empire was founded over 2500 years ago. Let’s see what happens in 100 years or so."Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, the foreign minister of Cuba, an Iranian ally, referred to the attacks as "treacherous aggression," adding, "These irresponsible actions undermine international peace and security, and constitute a clear transgression of International Law and the UN Charter."Communist China, which has in recent years developed a strong strategic partnership with Iran, was relatively quiet about the latest joint U.S.-Israeli strikes in West Asia. As of early Saturday morning, Beijing appears to have limited its public communications on the matter to words of caution to Chinese nationals in the region.Saudi Arabia and other American strategic partners in the Middle East focused their ire on Iran.The Saudi Foreign Affairs Ministry called "on the international community to condemn these blatant attacks and to take all firm measures necessary to confront Iranian violations that undermine the security and stability of the region."Qatar echoed Saudi Arabia, calling the Iranian strikes a "flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct infringement on its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region."Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney avoided criticizing the attacks, noting instead, "Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security."Like Blaze News? 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In a stunning development that has left foreign policy analysts reaching for their atlases, President Donald J. Trump announced today that Marco Rubio, the current Secretary of State, has been appointed Supreme Leader of Iran following what the White House described as a “swift and very successful regime refresh.” The move comes after U.S. forces reportedly “took out the previous setup” in Tehran, creating what administration officials called a “leadership vacuum too good to waste.” Rubio, already juggling multiple portfolios in the Trump administration, was tapped for the role to ensure continuity in U.S.-Iran relations. “Marco is the best,” Trump posted on social media. “He knows Iran better than anyone—because he’s now in charge of it. Tremendous guy. Very tough on hostages, which is perfect because there won’t be any more. Believe me.” Rubio, speaking from what sources say is a temporary office in the former Supreme Leader’s residence, outlined his immediate priorities: releasing all detained Americans “immediately or else,” designating certain IRGC factions as redundant, and renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Rubio Channel” for better branding. Critics have questioned the optics of installing an American cabinet secretary as Iran’s theocratic head of state. “It’s like appointing the CEO of Coca-Cola to run Pepsi,” one anonymous diplomat remarked. Supporters counter that Rubio’s Cuban-American background makes him uniquely qualified to handle “regime change with a personal touch.” The Nobel Committee, still recovering from last year’s events, has been notified of the appointment. Insiders say Rubio’s dual role could qualify for consideration under the category of “extraordinary multitasking in pursuit of peace.” Rubio’s first edict as Supreme Leader: mandatory English lessons for all clerics, starting with “You’re fired” in Farsi. The post BREAKING: Marco Rubio named new Supreme Leader of Iran appeared first on Genesius Times.

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