Iran has reduced its enriched uranium levels to nearly 98% below the 2015 agreement, which allowed for limited enrichment and storage under international supervision. The deal also lifted economic sanctions and granted Iran access to the global economy. However, after the US withdrew from the agreement in 2018, Iran resumed enriching uranium to 60% and accumulated nearly 440 kg of enriched uranium by 2025.
Tensions between Iran and the US have escalated, with Iran’s military issuing warnings about potential attacks on predetermined targets. The Iranian government has rejected US demands for complete cessation of enrichment, ballistic missile development, and support for armed groups in the Middle East. The current situation suggests that a new deal between Iran and the US may resemble the old agreement, but the absence of trust and hardline positions between the two countries pose significant obstacles.
Iran has been using the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset, which is crucial for global energy trade. The Strait has seen a significant increase in tanker traffic, with at least 34 tankers passing through the waterway despite the US claims of a naval blockade. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed concern about the current regional situation, which is on the brink of escalating into a full-fledged conflict.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 7,904 migrants have been killed or gone missing on various routes between 2025 and 2025. The US media has reported that President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran from 3 to 5 days.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed to have detained two ships in the Strait of Hormuz for alleged breaches of international law. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has made solar system installation licenses mandatory for all users. The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched an investigation into Mohammad Nawaz’s positive COVID-19 test. Dr. Hasnat has asked for a two-month extension to join the board, and has visited the Jinnah Cardiac Institute.
A female karate athlete from Quetta died after an accident on a scooter.
