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According to the New York Times, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed major Wall Street banks for information regarding transactions by the artificial intelligence hedge fund Situational Awareness.

According to Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria, Ehud Barak, stated that the U.S. decision to remove Syria's designation as a "state sponsor of terrorism" is a crucial step in the reconstruction process.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 139.98 points, or 0.26%, to close at 53,416.99 on Monday, August 24; the S&P 500 fell 21.41 points, or 0.28%, to close at 7,652.96 on Monday, August 24; and the Nasdaq Composite fell 200.26 points, or 0.76%, to close at 25,980.19 on Monday, August 24.

Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares fell for the seventh consecutive day, marking the longest losing streak since 2022.

Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares fell more than 3% in late trading on the US stock market.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays: The USS Lincoln is departing from the Middle East and returning home.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays: Iran’s kinetic strikes have not been suspended, and we will act decisively if necessary.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays: Iran still has some capabilities, but its only option is to return to the negotiating table.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays: Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are unimpeded.

According to Business Insider, Amazon (AMZN.O) plans to build new automated warehouses aimed at automating delivery stations, a project estimated to cost over $530 million.

According to Iranian media Fars News, the Iranian president stated that the United States should adjust its tone and approach when interacting with Iran, because relying on hardline pressure and bullying will only complicate the implementation process.

SpaceX (SPCX.O): NASA's Roman Space Telescope was loaded into the Falcon Heavy rocket fairing last week, ready to launch from Launch Complex 39A in Florida on Sunday, August 30.

Amazon Web Services (AWS): Introduces AWS Glue 6.0 for faster, more cost-effective data integration. The AWS Glue 6.0 upgrade reduces AWS Glue prices by 30%.

The U.S. Treasury Department announced the formation of a quantum technology readiness task force.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that Trump's approval rating remains at a historic low as public support for the war with Iran declines.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that public support for a war with Iran in the United States has fallen to 31%, the lowest level since the beginning of the conflict.

Iran's Economy Minister: We are fully prepared for a new round of economic offensive by the United States, and cutting off Iran's financial and commercial lifelines will not be easy.

The Houthi rebels in Yemen: All units and branches are on high alert. Saudi Arabia, Israel, the United States, and their allies must understand that their old rules have failed. The countries concerned must not take "foolish actions," or we will respond militarily and alter the regional balance of power.

[Iran Says Trump's Economic Pressure Plan is "Psychological Warfare"] According to Tasnim News Agency, a senior Iranian intelligence official stated that Trump's economic pressure plan is primarily a "psychological warfare" operation orchestrated by his media team to increase psychological pressure on the Iranian people. The official claimed that the US has already employed all available means, including primary and secondary sanctions and a naval blockade. Iran considers Trump's previous statements about "attacking all infrastructure" and "opening the Strait of Hormuz" to be more propaganda than concrete action. He stated that such actions typically occur before financial markets open to control energy prices. Trump then uses statements such as "giving Iran time" and "regional countries intervening in mediation" to ease tensions, and the media revives the narrative of US-Iran negotiations. Iran believes that the simultaneous occurrence of this economic pressure plan and the visit of Pakistani mediators to Iran is a typical Trump tactic of media pressure and will not bring about any new substantive changes.

U.S. Central Command: As of August 24, it had forced 71 merchant ships to divert, rendered 3 vessels immobile, and boarded and inspected 2 vessels to ensure compliance with requirements. More than 40 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been granted passage.