Group 1 - Iran will hold trilateral talks with China and Russia regarding its nuclear program [1] - The discussions are a follow-up to effective consultations over the past year on the "rapid restoration of sanctions" mechanism [1] - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized European countries for using the sanctions mechanism as a tool to threaten Iran [1]

Group 1 - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that a trilateral meeting regarding the nuclear agreement and the United Nations sanctions reinstatement mechanism will take place on Tuesday [1]

Group 1: Gaza Conflict - Hamas is willing to reach a comprehensive ceasefire agreement, but Israel has refused [1] - A spokesperson for Hamas stated they are prepared for a prolonged battle with Israel and are willing to release all hostages in Gaza as part of a war-ending agreement. If no agreement is reached in current ceasefire negotiations, Hamas may not agree to future temporary ceasefires [1] - The Israel Defense Forces intercepted a rocket launched from northern Gaza [1] - Israeli military strikes in Gaza resulted in at least 25 Palestinian deaths, according to reports from the Palestinian news agency on the 18th [1] Group 2: Other Issues - The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey stated that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire [1] - A spokesperson for the Syrian Interior Ministry denied that government forces were deployed to Suwayda province [1] - According to AXIOS, sources revealed that senior diplomats from the E3 countries (UK, France, Germany) and Iran may meet in Europe next week to discuss a potential nuclear agreement, with Vienna and Geneva being considered as possible meeting locations [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Iranian Foreign Minister, Zarif, calls for the suspension of the "rapid re-imposition of sanctions" process and outdated pressure tactics by the EU or the UK, France, and Germany, emphasizing that new negotiations can only occur when the other party is ready to reach a nuclear agreement [1] Group 1 - The Iranian Foreign Minister's statement was made on social media on July 18 [1] - Zarif highlights the need to abandon outdated threats and pressure policies [1] - He insists that any new round of negotiations is contingent upon the readiness of the opposing party to finalize a nuclear agreement [1]

Core Viewpoint - Iran's parliament has declared that the U.S. is using negotiations as a tool to deceive Iran and protect Israeli attacks, stating that Iran will not resume nuclear talks unless the U.S. meets its preconditions [1] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Iran's Stance on Negotiations** - Iran will not return to negotiations with the U.S. unless specific preconditions are met, which have not been detailed in the statement [1] - Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif indicated that a key condition for resuming talks is ensuring that the U.S. will not attack Iran during negotiations [1] - **U.S. and Allies' Position** - Reports indicate that the U.S., along with the UK, France, and Germany, has set a deadline of the end of August for reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran [1] - If an agreement is not reached by this deadline, the UK, France, and Germany plan to reinstate sanctions against Iran [1]

Group 1 - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran is prepared to respond to any new military strikes, potentially inflicting heavier damage than during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel [1] - Khamenei emphasized the readiness of the Iranian people to confront the United States and Israel, referring to Israel as a "dog on a leash" [1] - Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, Iran retaliated by attacking a U.S. base in Qatar, indicating its capability to inflict significant damage on the U.S. and other nations [1] Group 2 - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that the objective of the conflict was not regime change, despite accusations from Iranian officials regarding assassination attempts [2] - Reports indicated that Khamenei was in hiding during the conflict, while Iran faces pressure to reach a nuclear agreement with the U.S. and European powers, with a deadline set for the end of August [2] - Iran's parliament declared that negotiations with the U.S. would not resume unless certain preconditions were met, highlighting Iran's stance of preparedness in both diplomatic and military arenas [2]

Group 1 - The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated, with significant military actions reported, including Israel's attack on Iranian uranium enrichment facilities [5] - The global oil market is on high alert due to potential supply disruptions, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for about 20% of global oil transport [3] - The Iranian military has claimed to have launched a new round of missile attacks against Israel, indicating an intensification of hostilities [2] Group 2 - The Israeli military has reported the killing of Iran's wartime chief of staff and has conducted large-scale strikes on military targets, including weapon depots and missile launch sites [3] - Casualty reports indicate that the conflict has resulted in at least 224 deaths in Iran, primarily among civilians, while Israel has reported 24 civilian fatalities [3] - Iran's foreign minister has stated that any diplomatic efforts by the U.S. must include a demand for Israel to cease its military actions [4]

Core Viewpoint - The White House is considering a meeting this week between U.S. Special Envoy Wittekov and Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif to discuss a diplomatic initiative regarding the nuclear agreement and ending the conflict between Israel and Iran [1] Group 1: Meeting Details - The potential meeting aims to address the nuclear agreement and the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Iran [1] - A senior U.S. official confirmed that discussions about the meeting with Iranian officials are ongoing [1] Group 2: Military Considerations - The U.S. views the use of a massive bunker-busting bomb, which the U.S. possesses but Israel does not, as a key leverage point to encourage Iran to reach an agreement [1] - The upcoming discussions may represent a critical turning point regarding the U.S. stance on military intervention to eliminate Iran's nuclear program [1] Group 3: Trump's Position - Trump has so far refrained from directly engaging in Israeli attacks on Iran but has emphasized the necessity of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons [1]

Group 1 - The British pound remains stable against the US dollar, with a post-market rate of 1.3577 [1] - US President Trump announced the signing of a trade agreement with UK Prime Minister Starmer, indicating a "very good" relationship between the US and the UK [1] - Iran expresses a desire to reach a nuclear agreement [1]

Group 1 - The Iranian military officials indicated that the scale of the conflict will continue to expand in the coming days, with Iran planning to target U.S. military bases in the Middle East and continue actions against Israel [1] - Iran's next round of missile attacks on Israel is expected to involve "20 times" the number of missiles used previously, following reports of Israeli preemptive strikes against Iran [2] - The Israeli military's actions aim to target Iranian nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities, with ongoing retaliatory missile strikes from Iran reported [2] Group 2 - U.S. media reported that the U.S. had activated a response mechanism prior to the Israeli strikes, with the State Department informing Middle Eastern allies about the impending military action [3] - Former President Trump expressed support for Israel's actions and confirmed that Israel used "U.S. equipment" in the strikes against Iran, suggesting that this could facilitate a new nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran [4][5] - The U.S. has not participated in the strikes but is increasing military deployments in the region, including the movement of naval resources to the Eastern Mediterranean [6]