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German Foreign Minister: The continued advance of Israeli troops into southern Lebanon is seriously worrying.

German Foreign Minister: Strongly urges all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and restore the ceasefire agreement reached.

U.S. Central Command: As of May 31, the U.S. military’s blockade operations against Iran have forced 118 commercial ships to change their routes.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Talks and information exchange with the United States are still ongoing.

French President Macron: France will continue to support the efforts of the Lebanese authorities to restore national sovereignty and maintain territorial integrity.

French President Macron: There is no reason for the serious escalation of the situation in southern Lebanon.

French President Macron: As for regional stability, it should start with Lebanon. The most urgent thing now is to completely silence all weapons and establish a permanent ceasefire.

French President Macron: Subsequently, all parties should continue discussions to reach a comprehensive and solid agreement on other issues, especially on the nuclear program, ballistic missile program and regional stability issues.

French President Macron: The current priority should be to reach a ceasefire agreement and immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz without attaching any conditions and in compliance with international law.

French President Macron: I spoke with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the Sultan of Oman, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and the President of Egypt. I conveyed the same message to them - it is vital to reach an agreement as soon as possible between the United States and Iran, and we must seize the opportunity.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: The economic siege on Iran is a basic component of the pressure campaign.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be the first indicator of Iran's commitment.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Opening the Strait of Hormuz and seizing Iran's nuclear stockpile is one of the goals.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Iran is ready to give up its nuclear program for the first time in 47 years; we will not accept an agreement that cannot ensure that Iran is prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: The siege against Iran and the blocking of Kharkiv oil exports continues.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: American companies have advanced artificial intelligence technology that we do not have. In turn, because we have accumulated rich practical experience, we also have many abilities and experiences that Americans do not have.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: At present, drone agreements have been reached with some Middle Eastern and European countries, and a larger drone agreement is currently being prepared with the EU. I hope we can reach the same agreement with our American partners. I'm looking forward to it.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: But as of now, there has not yet been a bilateral drone agreement signed with the United States, which is a large framework document.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: We originally hoped to reach the first drone agreement with the United States. The United States wants to test all types of our drones. We agree to test, train and use our systems in the manner they propose, including in air, land and maritime environments.