Russia has announced the completion of the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

In a statement, Republican Sen. Jim Risch called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to protest Iran over its obstruction of its oversight activities. He said Iran's recent behavior shows that it is hiding something from the international community

The White House said Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had a "broad strategic dialogue" on the common and conflicting interests and values of the two countries. Biden stressed the importance of peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region

State Department spokesman Ned Price said the United States wants to resume indirect talks with Iran in Vienna on reviving the UN Security Council "as soon as possible." He added that the IAEA Board is "the most effective way possible" to ensure that Iran is not permanently allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.

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.

Joe Biden announces new government policies to combat Corona, requiring most federal employees to receive the Corona vaccine, and major employers are required to vaccinate their employees