Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent military actions taken by the United States against Iran's nuclear facilities, marking a significant escalation in U.S. involvement in the Middle East and raising concerns about potential conflict and regional stability [1][4][8]. Group 1: U.S. Military Actions - On June 21, U.S. President Trump announced that American bombers successfully attacked three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, claiming that these actions resulted in the complete destruction of critical uranium enrichment sites [1][3]. - The U.S. military reportedly used B-2 bombers and dropped six massive bunker-buster bombs on Fordow, which is located approximately 90 meters underground, along with around 30 Tomahawk missiles on other facilities [3][4]. - Trump characterized the military strike as a significant success and warned Iran that further aggression would lead to larger-scale attacks [4][6]. Group 2: Iranian Response - Following the U.S. strikes, Iran confirmed that the targeted nuclear facilities had already relocated their nuclear materials and evacuated personnel, with no signs of contamination reported [5][6]. - Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Zarif, condemned the U.S. actions as a violation of international law and vowed to take all necessary measures to defend their sovereignty [6][9]. - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that all American interests in the Middle East would be considered legitimate targets in retaliation for the attacks [6][9]. Group 3: International Reactions - The international community expressed shock and condemnation over the U.S. military actions, with the United Nations Secretary-General emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions rather than military interventions [1][8]. - Multiple countries, including China and Russia, criticized the U.S. for violating international law and escalating tensions in the region, calling for immediate dialogue and ceasefire [8][9]. - U.S. allies, while urging Iran to return to negotiations, also reiterated their stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics at play [9].

Core Viewpoint - Samsung Electronics is facing significant challenges in its semiconductor business, particularly in the memory and system semiconductor sectors, with the success of the next-generation HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) commercialization being crucial for its performance [2][4]. Group 1: Semiconductor Business Strategy - Samsung Electronics is planning its semiconductor business strategy for the second half of the year, with a global strategy meeting scheduled to address the performance of various business units and discuss strategies to cope with macroeconomic uncertainties [2]. - The meeting will focus on overcoming the current downturn in the semiconductor business, which is divided into three main pillars: DRAM and NAND memory semiconductors, foundry services, and system LSI [2]. Group 2: Memory Business Challenges - The success of Samsung's memory semiconductor business in the second half of the year largely depends on the commercialization of HBM, which is essential for AI data centers [4]. - Samsung failed to deliver HBM3E products to its major client NVIDIA last year, prompting a redesign of the DRAM used in HBM3E and a renewed effort to supply NVIDIA [4]. - The company aims to start mass production of the next-generation 1c DRAM and HBM4 by the end of the year, with expectations of obtaining production approval in the third quarter [4][5]. Group 3: Foundry Business and Market Position - Samsung's foundry division is struggling to attract major clients like Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm in the 3nm and smaller process nodes, leading to a decline in market share from 8.1% to 7.7% in Q1 [6]. - TSMC continues to lead in the foundry market, with plans to enter mass production of 2nm technology, while Samsung is in discussions with potential clients for its own 2nm process [6][8]. - Samsung is investing $37 billion in a new foundry in Taylor, Texas, but faces pressure to expand domestic investments due to U.S. government policies [8][9]. Group 4: Investment and Operational Challenges - The construction of the new foundry in Texas is progressing, with the first factory nearly completed, but Samsung must navigate the complexities of U.S. investment regulations and market demand [8]. - The company is cautious about expanding capacity at the Taylor facility without ensuring long-term customer demand, which could lead to significant financial risks [9].