China's cumulative installed power generation capacity YTD through July was 4,078,200 MW, up from 4,042,520 MW previously, an increase of 35,680 MW.

Tasnim quoted a senior Iranian intelligence official saying Trump’s economic pressure campaign is largely a media-driven "psychological warfare" aimed at increasing domestic pressure. The official said the US has already used all available tools, including primary and secondary sanctions and maritime blockades, and characterized Trump’s remarks about striking infrastructure and "opening the Strait of Hormuz" as propaganda rather than imminent action. He added such moves are often timed before market open to influence energy prices and are subsequently followed by conciliatory statements or regional mediation; Iran sees the campaign’s concurrence with a Pakistani mediator visit as a recurring public-pressure pattern, not evidence of substantive new measures.

On Aug 25 Pakistan interior minister Naqvi said he and Pakistan army chief Munir held a productive meeting with Iranian president Pezeshkian to discuss the Iran‑US confrontation, wider Middle East tensions and steps to restore an Islamabad MoU intended to move toward a comprehensive resolution. Naqvi said Pezeshkian set out Iranian government views and concerns, the talks made significant progress and ended on a positive note.