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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Some Americans say Trump listens to me completely, and some Israelis say I listen to Trump completely—neither of these statements is true. We are leaders of an independent nation. I represent Israel's interests.

According to Israel's i24News, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated, "We have stopped Iran from carrying out a plan aimed at completely annihilating us."

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially measured a 4.0-magnitude earthquake in Zhaosu County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang (43.36 degrees north latitude, 81.10 degrees east longitude) at 1:58 a.m. on June 22, with a focal depth of 20 kilometers.

June 22 - According to Iranian sources on June 21, a member of the Iranian negotiating team revealed that the draft of a waiver for Iranian oil sanctions has been finalized, adding that the waiver will be issued soon. Administrative procedures for unfreezing Iranian funds are underway with the participation of a Qatari delegation.

June 22 - According to foreign media reports, sources revealed that the ruling coalition led by German Chancellor Merz is preparing to support a proposal for a comprehensive reform of Germany's pension system, including the introduction of a market-based savings mechanism, tightening early retirement rules, and gradually raising the retirement age. These recommendations, drafted by a government-appointed committee, will be submitted on Tuesday. The plan proposes a gradual introduction of supplementary pension contributions equivalent to 2% of total wages, which would be managed through a public fund vehicle and invested in the capital markets. The committee also recommends gradually raising the retirement age in line with increases in life expectancy. Furthermore, the proposal would abolish a popular early retirement pathway that allows workers who have contributed for 45 years to retire early. Pension reform is one of the most divisive issues in the coalition government, which has been in power for 13 months, and continues to test the long-standing policy differences between Merz's conservative wing and Klinke's Social Democratic Party.

According to Reuters, Iranian sources say that negotiations between Iran and the United States in Switzerland have been suspended, but have not ended.

According to Iranian state media, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that Sunday's talks focused on ending the war, lifting sanctions, and releasing frozen Iranian funds.

French Foreign Ministry: The French Foreign Minister will meet with the Qatari Prime Minister in Switzerland on Monday, local time.

June 21 - According to Iranian media reports on the 21st, following the conclusion of the first round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, bilateral talks between the Iranian delegation and the Qatari delegation began.

According to Iran's Fars News Agency, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader stated that Iran will not relinquish the capabilities it has gained in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Iran's Fars News Agency, citing a source within the Iranian negotiating team, the first round of the four-party talks in Switzerland has concluded.

On June 21, Iraq's Deputy Oil Minister, responsible for upstream affairs, stated in a statement that Iraq plans to gradually restore its daily crude oil production to between 4.2 million and 4.3 million barrels. The proposed increase would bring production back to levels seen before the Iran-Iraq War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq's Deputy Oil Minister: Iraq plans to gradually restore crude oil production to the level of 4.2-4.3 million barrels per day before the US-Iran conflict.