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The Venezuelan Congress supports the oil deal reached with the United States.

Mexico's main stock index fell 1.5%.

Iranian Armed Forces: A decisive operation has been launched in response to US terrorist adversaries. US bases and interests in the region will become targets of Iranian missiles and drones.

US President Trump: (When asked which Iranian targets were hit tonight) A large number of radar installations.

French President Macron: We must stand united in supporting Ukraine, and France will continue to play its due role.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine is prepared to suspend drone strikes against Russia if requested by its allies.

French President Macron: France fully supports Germany and supports new European sanctions.

US President Trump: The USS Washington aircraft carrier is fully loaded with munitions and ready to wipe out Iran at any time.

US President Trump: Iran was trying to rebuild its radar because they couldn't see anything. We waited until they were almost finished before we struck.

US President Trump: Iran's (misbehavior) is simply unstoppable; they are crazy and stupid.

US President Trump: Today's strikes against Iran are very large. If Iran makes any further mistakes, the country will be completely wiped out.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Airlines, insurance companies, and other stakeholders should be aware that Russian airspace will become dangerous due to Ukrainian drones. Ukraine does not threaten civilian aviation, but the presence of drones in the air warrants full attention.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary federal government funding bill to avoid a government shutdown before October 1, and it has now been sent to President Trump for his signature.

US President Trump: If Iran retaliates, we will strike it with even greater force.

US President Trump: The agreement with Iran is worthless. I have given Iran many opportunities.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: Excessive and persistent trade imbalances hinder economic growth, exacerbate economic vulnerability, and damage prosperity.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessen: G20 finance ministers recognize that both surplus and deficit economies share a common interest in addressing excessive and persistent economic imbalances.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: Sustained growth requires fair competition in the global economy, not pushing excess capacity into global markets through distorted policies.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office: Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michelle Issa and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Hakabi in his office this evening. The two are leading negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.

The U.S. House of Representatives has secured enough votes to pass an appropriations bill that extends government funding until December 11 to avoid a government shutdown; voting is still ongoing.