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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Topic: JCPOA

Iran warns against renewal of UN sanctions over its nuclear programme

A French diplomatic source had told Reuters that European powers would be forced to do so under 'snapback mechanism' if there is no agreement guaranteeing its security interests.

Iran is learning the hard way that being a nuclear threshold state isn’t safe anymore

Iran’s nuclear journey has been long and tortuous. It began under the Shah’s regime in the 1950s to become a symbol of scientific progress and a source of nationalist pride.

Conservative hardliner Ebrahim Raisi records landslide win in Iran’s Presidential election

While the 60-year-old’s ascension could complicate efforts to revive the JCPOA, it’s not expected to derail them because they have the blessing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Why Iran’s nuclear programme is back in focus & what’s the 2015 deal US wants to revive

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) sought to restrict Iran's nuclear programme, in lieu of relief sanctions. Trump exited the deal, but Biden is now looking to bring it back.

Does Iran’s gradual withdrawal from 2015 deal indicate a path towards nuclear weapons?

In its most recent move, Iran has resumed uranium enrichment at Fordow despite a ban on nuclear materials.

Trump sanctions will force Indian entities to use Euro, Yen or Turkish lira for payments to Iran

In the pre- JCPOA period, there was a carve out for our involvement in Chabahar, on account of its contribution to facilitating trade and development effort in Afghanistan, also a declared US objective.

Trump’s reluctance to certify Iran: A threat to collective diplomatic responsibility

The US President is dragging his heels on certifying Iran’s compliance to the JCPOA, which could put the landmark plan in a tinder box.

On Camera

How India’s disastrous attempt at economic planning choked growth, stagnated private sector

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.