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According to Saudi media outlet alhadath, citing sources, the United States is putting pressure on Israel to make substantial progress in negotiations with Lebanon.

According to Iran's Fars News Agency, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Iran's measures to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are in line with the principles of safeguarding national security and the common interests of the international community.

On June 13, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei said that the specific timing for signing a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States still needs to be awaited, and there are no plans for an overseas visit in the next day or two.

On June 13, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghae said that any potential understanding between Iran and the United States is merely to promote continued dialogue, not a final agreement; unfreezing Iranian assets will be an indispensable part of any Iran-US understanding. According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, Baghae said during a meeting with media representatives that Iran's current focus is on ending fighting on all fronts and regional tensions, and that it will not delve into the details of the nuclear issue at this stage. He said the only way to achieve regional security is to end the presence of foreign military forces in the region. Baghae emphasized that the unfreezing of Iranian assets is an important component of the understanding and will not be excluded. Current discussions also include addressing US hostile actions against Iranian vessels and issues related to the Strait of Hormuz. Baghae said that Iran will proceed with the utmost caution in advancing negotiations and the diplomatic process, while remaining vigilant based on past experience. If the other side refuses to fulfill its obligations, Iran can take countermeasures.

A senior U.S. government official said: "We believe a trade agreement between the U.S. and India is possible, but we do not expect it to be finalized during the G7 meeting."

A senior U.S. government official said a trade agreement with India is expected to be discussed at the G7 summit.

A senior U.S. government official said that U.S. Trade Representative Greer will travel to India within a week after the G7 summit.

A senior U.S. government official said he is willing to negotiate with Canada, but does not expect any breakthroughs.

A senior U.S. government official (regarding the G7 meeting) expressed willingness to cooperate on the issue of trade imbalances.

British Prime Minister Starmer reiterated his commitment to increasing defense spending to 3% of GDP.

A senior U.S. government official (commenting on Ukraine) said, "We hope the conflict will end as soon as possible."

A senior U.S. government official said: "We believe we have reached an agreement with Iran, and it is a strong agreement."

A senior U.S. government official said that U.S. President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Belarus from June 14 to 15.

On June 13, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh met with Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, in Ulaanbaatar. Wang Yi stated that China is willing to work with Mongolia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, explore cooperation potential, and advance existing cooperation in areas such as connectivity, energy and minerals, and trade and investment. China will also create more growth points for cooperation in key minerals, green development, and the digital economy. China is willing to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with Mongolia on multilateral platforms such as the China-Russia-Mongolia Forum and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and work with other countries in the Global South to promote a more just and equitable global governance system.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: We must be cautious about any comments on the signing date given the other side's hesitation.