On Thursday (15th), the Tokyo Electric Power Company of Japan provided further clarification on the cause of the nuclear waste water leakage at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, stating that it was due to human error on Wednesday (7th). Last Wednesday, about 5.5 tons of radioactive contaminated water leaked from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's water purification system. According to Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), the leak occurred on Thursday morning in the high-temperature incinerator building while the facility was cleaning and treating contaminated water from the reactor building with the "second cesium adsorption system" to reduce radiation levels in preparation for maintenance. The system is connected to the external wall's exhaust vent, through which the contaminated water leaked. According to TEPCO, two operators from collaborating companies failed to notice the open state of a valve and missed relevant reminder signs before starting t...
Iran and Pakistan recently engaged in a cross-border counterterrorism operation, causing further chaos in the Middle East situation. On Friday (19th), the two nations agreed to ease tensions and reestablish comprehensive diplomatic relations by reinstating the exchange of ambassadors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has announced that the country's Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and his Iranian counterpart Abdullah Yahya had a phone call where they both agreed to strengthen cooperation and close coordination in the areas of counterterrorism and other mutual concerns. They also agreed to ease tensions and resume the exchange of ambassadors. Jilani emphasized the close brotherly relationship between the two countries and expressed Pakistan's desire for cooperation with Iran based on mutual trust and cooperation. He also stated that respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty should be the foundation of this cooperation. The Iranian Embassy in Pakistan stated that the phone conversation between Abdullah Yahya and Jilani was very positive and will help to restore relations to a high level. They believe that both countries can create a new record in easing tensions and resume the exchange of ambassadors, as well as facilitate mutual visits between the foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan.
On the same day, the caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, chaired a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the crisis caused by the tense relationship with Iran. The meeting examined the current situation and commended the professionalism, precision, and appropriate response of the Pakistani armed forces to Iran's unjust and illegal violation of Pakistan's sovereignty. The meeting believes that, based on the universal principles of good neighborly relations, the two countries will be able to overcome minor incidents through dialogue and diplomacy, paving the way for further deepening of their historic relationship.
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