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Iran nuclear program

Iran has once again called for the termination of all UN Security Council sanctions under Resolution 2231, emphasizing that the document has expired and its provisions are no longer in effect. In a social media post, Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran, Russia, and China affirm that in accordance with operative paragraph 8 of resolution 2231, all restrictions are terminated as of October 18. He said the attempt by the European Troika to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran is, by default, legally and procedurally flawed. Araghchi’s remarks followed a joint letter by Iran, Russia, and China to the UN chief and president of the Security Council, stressing the expiry of resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 deal or the JCPOA. They said the European parties to the JCPOA have failed to implement their obligations under the deal and Resolution 2231. The three countries added that the E3 did not go through the process stipulated in the Dispute Resolution Mechanism either, and are not qualified to invoke its provisions.

Hacking Israeli sensitive info

A pro-Palestinian hacking group has disclosed the identities of more individuals whom it says are core to the Israeli war machine. Handala published confidential and sensitive information about 17 individuals, identifying them as senior military scientists and intelligence officers. The group says they are key architects of destructive wars by the regime and masterminds of the weapons systems it uses "to bring death and misery to innocent civilians." Handala issued a warning to the individuals, saying they face imminent accountability for crimes against humanity. Last week, the group released classified information on 13 other Israeli operatives, further exposing the regime’s security vulnerabilities. Handala has also carried out a series of cyberattacks targeting Israeli fuel distribution networks, air defense systems, and military satellites.

Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, brokered by Qatar and Turkey, to end deadly border clashes. The agreement was reached during high-level talks in Doha, with delegations led by the both countries' defense ministers. Qatar's foreign ministry said the two neighbors agreed to hold follow-up meetings to ensure that the ceasefire holds. Islamabad says the talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan. A 48-hour truce, which began on Wednesday, has been extended to allow for negotiations. Cross-border fighting was triggered after Pakistan demanded that Afghanistan rein in militants who had stepped up cross-border attacks. The Taliban has denied giving safe haven to armed groups. The clashes killed dozens and wounded hundreds in the worst violence since 2021.

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