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US President Trump: The "Iron Gate" task force (designed to prevent Iran from transporting advanced weapons and other supplies across the border by land and other means) is fully operational in Iran. Coupled with the largest naval blockade in history, almost nothing can get in or out of Iran.

German Chancellor Merz: A dialogue with Russian President Putin is inevitable sooner or later. Trump has invited Putin to the G20 summit. If Putin attends, I will not shy away from the opportunity for dialogue.

In an interview, US President Trump said that the policy of deporting illegal immigrants may be a bit "too hard".

An Nvidia spokesperson said that Jensen Huang will continue to serve as CEO of Nvidia (NVDA.O) and lead the company forward.

According to Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that the US Treasury Department has demanded Iraq close most of its border crossings with Iran, leaving only two open.

According to Axios: US President Trump said in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Thursday that he hopes Netanyahu will take steps to push forward his Gaza peace plan.

According to CNN, US President Trump said that if negotiations continue to make progress, it is "extremely unlikely" he will order the US to return to war with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi: American voters have made their choice. Now it's the White House's turn to choose.

A U.S. State Department spokesperson stated: "Our land has no tolerance for anyone who celebrates or defends terrorism. We continuously review information concerning personnel at our diplomatic missions in the United States, including any national security concerns."

A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that Lebanese Consul in Detroit, Ibrahim Sharara, has been declared persona non grata.

US President Trump: We won the wars in Venezuela and Iran and gained billions of dollars.

US President Trump: I trust Hegsays, and his position is not in danger for the time being.

According to CBS News: US President Trump said, "I may make adjustments to my administration."

US President Trump: I will be doing an interview with 60 Minutes tonight. Hopefully they can show all the good things we've done in the last two years, not even including my first term—that would be incredible. If we get the help of the Republican Senate, we can still do incredible things!

According to Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya television, sources revealed that an Iraqi delegation met with Iranian officials in Tehran. The mission reportedly lasted approximately eight hours, and the delegation also delivered a message from the United States to Tehran. This visit by the Iraqi delegation to Tehran followed a phone call between US President Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi, and a visit to Baghdad by US Special Envoy Tom Barak.

The Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Aramco oil storage tanks and financial centers, and also attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Abqaiq.

According to the Washington Post, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is considering running for president in 2028. Kemp is also considering running for senator in 2028.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office has received a delayed report regarding an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. A tanker's company safety officer reported that the vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz. All crew members are safe and sound, and no environmental impact has been reported.

Market news: The EU is close to reaching an agreement to link its carbon market to the EU system after Brexit.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office has received a delayed report of an incident 8 nautical miles northwest of Hasab, Oman. Authorities report that the tanker is on fire and all crew members have been evacuated.