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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has revealed that the country is prepared for both diplomatic efforts and war, stating that a preliminary draft of a potential nuclear agreement may be ready within the next 2-3 days. In a conversation with foreign media, Araghchi said that the document will be handed over to US Special Envoy Stephen Waltcheff once it receives the approval of Iran’s top leadership. The Iranian minister emphasized that the focus of the negotiations has been on maintaining a peaceful nuclear program, with no proposal for nuclear escalation and no such demand from the US.
In a separate development, a British news agency has claimed that the US military is planning to overthrow the Iranian government. Araghchi countered this claim, stating that the talks focused on the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program, with no military solution in sight. On the other hand, a British news agency has alleged that US President Donald Trump will directly target Iranian leaders. The agency also reported that reports of limited US attacks on Iran have sparked concerns that the US military may be planning to overthrow the Iranian government.
Afghanistan is struggling to meet the basic needs of its 17.4 million people, largely due to a shortage of funds. In a separate incident, an 18-year-old British Pakistani was killed in a knife attack in Birmingham, UK. Documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case have revealed new details, while the US has deployed at least 60 fighter jets on an airbase in Jordan. US Ambassador Mike Hikabi has suggested that Israel’s control over the entire Middle East could be acceptable.
Weather forecasters predict that a foot or more of snow could hit Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, potentially disrupting flights. A violent attack on Muslim citizens in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has sparked widespread outrage. US President Donald Trump has announced a 10% increase in global tariffs, raising them to 15%.
The Indian media has reported that Indian Airlines has failed to pay nearly Rs 42 crore in dues. A Russian plant is manufacturing intercontinental ballistic missiles and short-range ballistic missiles. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been ranked as the most unpopular leader by 61% of citizens in 58 countries, including the US and Europe.
In a separate development, a US journalist has questioned whether the devastation in Gaza is consistent with Christian values. US Senator Lincoln Graham responded by saying that he is not convinced. Reports suggest that US President Trump’s “red line” may have prompted US aircraft to take positions in Portugal, while a US naval fleet, Abraham Lincoln, is already in the Middle East.
The Islamic Organization for the Preservation of the Two Holy Cities has announced that its website will provide assistance for those seeking to register for a period of fasting. Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui has emphasized that dialogue is the solution to any problem, saying that Pakistan is committed to peace and has reached a critical juncture in its efforts to find a solution. In a separate sporting development, England has won a T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka, setting a target of 147 runs for the opposing team.
In a separate political development, the leaders of the opposition alliance, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, have spoken out against the government’s claims of economic improvement. PTI leader and former Finance Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has said that the government is making false promises and taking no concrete steps to address the economic crisis. In a separate statement, PTI leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar has said that the government is engaged in political maneuvering rather than taking any decisive action.
