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June 21 - According to Iranian media Fars News, Iranian Major General Raza stated: "The United States originally intended to force Iran to submit through a strategy of 'peace through strength.' Now that they have failed, they are desperately insisting on negotiations. But the enemy has proven that they are treacherous, and we must remain vigilant, as any optimism could be exploited by the enemy."

Iranian government: Our negotiating delegation is ready and will soon begin diplomatic consultations.

Iranian Oil Minister Paknejad: Once the agreement is reached, Iran's oil industry will become the world's largest platform for providing investment opportunities, technology and financial cooperation.

June 21st - On June 21st, the last day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the national railway is expected to transport 17.94 million passengers, with 1,355 additional passenger trains planned. On June 20th, the national railway transported 12.143 million passengers, with transportation proceeding safely, smoothly, and orderly.

June 21 - Market sources indicate that the United States will pressure Iran during negotiations in Switzerland to allow UN inspectors to return to key nuclear facilities, offering the unfreezing of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets as a core incentive. This issue is expected to be one of the most crucial topics in the first round of negotiations.

June 21 – According to the Financial Times, index provider MSCI assigned SpaceX its lowest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating of “CCC” ahead of its record $75 billion IPO this month. According to MSCI, this puts SpaceX “behind the industry due to its high exposure to risk and failure to manage significant ESG risks.” Frédéric Ducoulombier, program director at the EDHEC Business School’s Climate Institute, said: “The company’s poor assessment of controversies, extremely poor governance assessment, and low overall ESG rating should not surprise anyone. For public market investors, this is very close to a governance horror story.”

June 21 - According to the website of the China Maritime Safety Administration, the Beihai Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning that military training will be conducted in parts of the Beibu Gulf from 12:00 to 14:00 on June 22, and vessels are prohibited from entering.

On June 21, the topic of "Fuyao University of Science and Technology's departments gradually becoming self-sufficient" has recently attracted public attention. In response, Wang Shuguo, president of Fuyao University of Science and Technology, stated that the university does not require departments to aim for profit or generate revenue through market mechanisms. Instead, it encourages departments to conduct scientific research based on real industry problems and enhance their self-sufficiency through the transformation of research results.

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli: The threats posed by Syria and Türkiye to Israel are far more worrying than those posed by Iran.

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli: Israel will go to war with Syria "sooner or later," and the alliance between Syria and Türkiye poses a "strategic challenge" to us.

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially measured a 3.2-magnitude earthquake at 10:04 a.m. on June 21 in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province (37.89 degrees north latitude, 95.56 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.

Wells Fargo: Extremely bullish on the market outlook, predicting the S&P 500 will surge to 8600-8800 points by the end of 2027.

1. The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant lost external power for the 20th time. 2. Zelenskyy threatened Belarus: withdraw border facilities within a week or we will take action ourselves. 3. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that Russia is about to launch a large-scale attack on Ukraine. 4. According to RIA Novosti: Slovakia will meet most of its natural gas needs through supplies from Russia. 5. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed a drone attack on an oil refining facility in Russia's Tumen region. 6. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council Medvedev: There are no longer any rules when dealing with Kyiv. 7. Local governor: Russian troops used glide bombs to attack Zaporizhia in southeastern Ukraine, killing 4 and injuring 6.

June 21 (Observer) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign and announce his departure timetable next Monday, but a government source says Starmer remains focused on his duties. Pressure on Starmer's position has been mounting for months and intensified significantly on Friday after his political rival, Andy Burnham, won a seat in Parliament, enabling him to launch a formal leadership challenge. The Observer reports that Starmer is discussing the matter with his wife at his country residence, Chequers, and has not yet made a final decision, but several senior Labour Party members expect him to make a clear statement on his future as early as Monday. However, government sources emphasize that Starmer remains focused on fulfilling his duties as Prime Minister, citing his previous statements as evidence. More than 100 Labour MPs have publicly stated their desire for Starmer to resign or set a clear departure timetable, representing about a quarter of Labour MPs in the House of Commons.

June 21st - According to the British newspaper *The Observer*, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing a timetable for his departure. This comes after Andy Burnham, who suffered a major defeat to the Reform Party in the Greater Manchester by-election and is scheduled to be sworn in as a Member of Parliament next Monday. His supporters claim that if Starmer does not resign, Burnham has secured the support of over 201 Labour MPs to challenge him for leadership. This number exceeds half of the Labour Party in Parliament, meaning Starmer can no longer demonstrate his confidence in the House of Commons to the King. It is reported that after several rounds of discussions with cabinet ministers, Downing Street advisors, union leaders, and party donors, Starmer has concluded that his position in power is no longer secure. Senior Labour figures believe that Starmer may issue a "clear statement" as early as Monday. A Labour MP close to Starmer said: “He has come to terms with reality. As he said, preventing ‘chaos’ is no longer possible by staying in office, so there is only one option left. I think he has seen it as a responsible choice for the country and the party.” Another senior Labour figure said that Starmer now appears to have “accepted” the reality of his resignation.

June 21 – It was learned from Iran on the 21st that the Iranian negotiating delegation has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss Foreign Ministry also confirmed the arrival of the Iranian delegation. The Swiss Foreign Ministry stated on social media that it welcomed the Iranian delegation's arrival in Switzerland, and that the delegation is en route to Bürgenberg as part of implementing the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran.

On June 21, a symposium on the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in Oslo, Norway, with representatives from approximately 40 Norwegian companies and institutions in attendance. Norwegian participants stated that all sectors in Norway highly value economic and trade cooperation with China. The CIIE, as a high-level platform for opening up to the outside world, provides Norwegian companies with a practical and efficient path to promote high-quality products, cutting-edge technologies, and professional services, and to cultivate the Chinese market. Norway will continue to pool resources and actively mobilize various Norwegian companies to participate in the CIIE, further strengthening the mutually beneficial ties between China and Norway and improving the quality and efficiency of bilateral trade cooperation.