In a speech, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates warned Biden's administration not to return to the deal because of time constraints, technical progress on Iran's nuclear program, and the Islamic Republic's actions in violation of the IAEA Board, but to seek a new deal with Iran.

The Taliban have disbanded the Ministry of Women's Affairs across the country and targeted non-profit groups advocating for women's rights, Iran International reported, quoting Zalmai Khalilzad
The Taliban have disbanded the Ministry of Women's Affairs across the country and targeted non-profit groups advocating for women's rights, Iran International reported, quoting Zalmai Khalilzad

US President Joe Biden plans to issue a new decree to make the corona vaccine mandatory for all companies with more than 100 employees. Biden also plans to sign an executive order requiring all federal employees to receive the corona vaccine.
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state in Texas to prevent the implementation of a new law prohibiting abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy. Attorney General Merrick Garland called the new Texas law "unconstitutional."