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U.S. 10-year Treasury bond futures fell 12 points, and 30-year Treasury bond futures fell 21 points.

U.S. stock index futures opened lower on Monday, with Nasdaq futures falling 0.5%.

According to the AXIOS website: U.S. diplomats said that the focus of Iran’s negotiations is on Lebanon’s conflict de-escalation mechanism and the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

According to the AXIOS website: U.S. diplomats say good progress has been made in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

[The Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey held talks in Cairo] Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdul Atty, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal and Turkish Foreign Minister Fedan held talks in Cairo on the 21st to exchange views on the current regional situation, including the Iran issue. Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey issued a joint statement that day, saying that the conflict between the United States and Iran poses a major risk to regional security and stability, international energy markets, maritime routes, global supply chains, and international trade. All parties welcomed the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. It believes that this will play a constructive role in easing the situation and ending regional conflicts, and emphasizes that relevant parties should faithfully fulfill their commitments. The four foreign ministers said that the United States and Iran should maintain the current positive momentum, complete the next phase of negotiations as soon as possible, and reach a lasting, verifiable and mutually acceptable solution to the remaining issues. At the same time, the negotiations between the United States and Iran need to respond to the concerns of relevant countries in the region.

According to Iran Press TV: The four-party negotiations in Switzerland have ended, and the Iranian representative has left.

According to a reporter from the AXIOS website: A US diplomat involved in the Swiss negotiations said he expected negotiations with Iran and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar to continue into the night.

According to Fox News: A US diplomat said that the Iranian delegation remains in Switzerland and negotiations are continuing. Negotiations were progressing in earnest throughout the day. Intense discussions around all elements of the nuclear deal are ongoing. Part of the discussion focused on clarifying confusing information about the Strait of Hormuz to ensure it remains open.

US President Trump: After spending trillions of dollars on NATO, Italy and its prime minister have never even considered intervening in Iran and its nuclear threat. For decades, we defended them, but when tested, they failed to step up when we and the rest of the world needed them most. Disappointing!

Alternative asset management giant Investcorp is acquiring a majority stake in a British facilities management company, people familiar with the matter said, a move that highlights Gulf investors' continued push for overseas deals despite a backdrop of war in the Middle East. The Bahrain-based company is taking a stake in Smart Managed Solutions at a valuation of more than $200 million.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Some people in the United States say that Trump completely listens to me, and some in Israel say that I completely listen to Trump. Both statements are untrue. We are the leaders of an independent nation. I represent Israel's interests.

Prime Minister of Pakistan: Thanks to Switzerland for its support and constructive engagement following the signing of the historic Islamabad MoU. Both sides agreed that the successful implementation of the memorandum will contribute to regional peace, stability and global economic prosperity.

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

Prime Minister of Qatar: We welcome today's "Lake Lucerne Summit" in Switzerland and the continuation of US-Iran talks. We thank Pakistan and all those who contributed to this consensus and look forward to building on it. We also thank Switzerland for its support as host of the summit.

Sources: A fire broke out at the combined heat and power facility of the Galveston Bay refinery in Marathon, Texas. There are currently no reports of casualties.

According to sources quoted by Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV station, the Iranian delegation has left the negotiation venue and returned to its residence in Switzerland, but negotiations with the United States are still continuing through intermediaries.

According to Axios reporter: A diplomat involved in the talks said that the Iranian delegation has not left and negotiations between the United States and Iran are continuing.

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The French Foreign Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of Qatar in Switzerland on Monday local time.

U.S. Republican Senator Graham: We hope diplomacy can succeed. But if Iran tries to challenge us, we will destroy them completely.

According to Axios reporter: A US official said that Iranian representatives had previously agreed to arrange a media briefing event at the beginning of the meeting. "They even brought their own national media to cover the event, which was already in place at the event. But despite this, they left the meeting after seeing the number of media present and subsequently released an inaccurate description of the situation through the national media," the US official said.