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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Major General Safavi: We must seriously address the foreseeable and unconventional threats facing the country and design and produce intelligent, dynamic, and comprehensive deterrent forces.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Major General Safavi: The United States is launching a “joint and complex hostile operation” against all sectors of Iranian society.

U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren: Trump's war on Iran has driven up the cost of living for Americans. Trump promised to make life more affordable, but his economic agenda has left working families last.

On August 22, Tesla announced on social media that it will hold a Cybercab launch event in Austin, Texas, on September 3, 2026. It is understood that in April of this year, Tesla's self-driving electric vehicle, Cybercab, officially began production in North America. The company claims that the vehicle is AI-driven and requires no steering wheel, pedals, or rearview mirrors.

Japanese Foreign Minister: Japan has maintained friendly and trusting relations with Middle Eastern countries for many years. We will build on this foundation and play an active role in achieving peace and stability throughout the region.

Japanese Foreign Minister: Both sides also confirmed that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including ensuring a stable supply of oil and liquefied natural gas. I also stated Japan's willingness to cooperate in enhancing the economic and energy resilience of Gulf countries.

Japanese Foreign Minister: Many challenges remain regarding the Iran issue. I had in-depth discussions with the Saudi minister on a range of issues, including urging the US and Iran to resume negotiations as soon as possible, creating a favorable environment for reaching a final agreement, and ensuring free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. We will further deepen future cooperation.

On August 22, Brazilian President Lula da Silva spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump on August 21, opposing the recent tariffs imposed by the US government on Brazilian goods. Following the call, Lula stated that the US tariffs on Brazil were "not only completely detached from reality, but also based on lies." Lula said that Brazilian and US trade officials would meet to discuss the tariffs. He stated that the US accusations of deforestation and forced labor in Brazil were completely unfounded. According to him, "Trump himself has acknowledged this and has instructed US Trade Representative Greer to contact Brazilian Minister of Development, Industry and Trade Marcio Rosa to finalize the meeting arrangements." On July 15, the Office of the US Trade Representative announced that it would impose a 25% tariff on some Brazilian products, effective July 22. On July 23, the Office of the US Trade Representative further imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on dozens of countries and regions, including Brazil, citing so-called "forced labor," to replace the expiring global import tariffs. On August 13, the Brazilian government announced that it had initiated procedures under the Economic Reciprocity Act to retaliate against the new tariffs imposed by the US government on Brazilian products.

August 22 – According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Akraminia stated: “The geopolitical awakening of the Iranian people is one of the achievements of the recent war, which has made the world more clearly see the sinister nature of the enemy, and the signs of American decline have become more apparent. The United States no longer has international prestige. Iran’s military strategy has shifted from defensive to offensive; any act of aggression will be met with an immediate response, and the scale of the response may well exceed the scale of the aggression itself. We have also seen Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan establish a defensive security mechanism independent of the United States. Regardless of how effective this security mechanism may be in the future, as it stands, it demonstrates the decline of the United States’ position in the region and is the first defensive security mechanism in the region without US participation.”

August 22 – The 35th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) and the European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI) concluded on August 21 in Bremen, Germany. Several international experts attending the conference stated that China's artificial intelligence has made rapid progress in various fields of research and industrial application in recent years, with areas such as robotics and large language models reaching global leadership. Judging from the paper submissions and research topics at this conference, Chinese research teams have shown significant participation in many sub-fields of artificial intelligence. Professor Calvanese of the Free University of Bolzano, Italy, who was responsible for the conference's academic agenda and paper review, noted that China received the most submissions at this conference, with extensive participation in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, and robotics.

On August 22nd, Xiong'an New Area held its 2026 100-Day, 10-Million-Job Recruitment Campaign and a special job fair for relocation services. The event focused on core needs such as the relocation and development of businesses and the employment of their accompanying family members, precisely establishing a service platform to address the housing concerns of relocated personnel and promote talent attraction and high-quality development in the New Area. This event extended employment services to neighborhood centers, creating a "doorstep" job-seeking platform. Focusing on key industries and relocation support services in the New Area, it organized over 30 employers, including Sinochem Digital Technology, China Datang Digital Technology, and China Xiong'an Group, to recruit talent offline, offering over 600 job openings to meet diverse employment needs. On-site activities included skills demonstrations, job search guidance, and introductions to supporting living services in the New Area.

Ontario Premier: Fully supports Carney's tariff retaliation plan.

Ontario Premier: Everything must be put on the negotiating table in the trade war.

U.S. officials say the two sides have only a few areas of disagreement, and Canada is seeking tariff reductions under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act that exceed what the U.S. is willing to offer.

U.S. officials: We do not expect Canada to retaliate against the new tariffs.

U.S. officials: No negotiation meetings have been arranged with Canada at this time.

August 22 - It was learned on the 21st local time that U.S. Trade Representative Greer stated that Canada has refused to finalize a trade agreement.

U.S. officials: Canada hopes to get more concessions.

U.S. officials say a 50% tariff on some Canadian imports will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.