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According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the British Ambassador to Iran to protest against the British inclusion of the Revolutionary Guards on the relevant list of the "Countering National Threats Act."

Three U.S. officials said the recent U.S. strikes against Iran are increasing the U.S.'s options for further escalation.

According to The Information: In order to promote the transformation of the company's security system and artificial intelligence, Microsoft's (MSFT.O) new security chief Hyatt Garrott has replaced at least eight senior executives who reported to former security chief Charlie Bell.

Market news: Apple (AAPL.O) raised the price of AppleCare+ service. The monthly Mac and iPad package costs increased by 50 cents, and the annual package increased by $5, which only affects new users.

Federal Reserve Beige Book: Respondents generally expect the U.S. economy to continue to expand in the coming months, but multiple jurisdictions pointed out that there is still high uncertainty about the outlook for fuel costs.

Federal Reserve Beige Book: Overall price increases were modest, with nine regions reporting modest increases, two regions reporting strong increases, and one region reporting slight increases; all regions reported either the same or slower price growth compared with the previous reporting period.

Fed Beige Book: Employment rose overall, with five regions reporting modest, moderate or solid job growth and seven regions seeing little or no change.

Federal Reserve Beige Book: Between the end of May and June, economic activity increased at a slight to moderate pace in 11 of the Fed's 12 jurisdictions, and one region reported no change in economic activity.

Fed Governor Cook: I am concerned about the risks posed by high inflation.

Federal Reserve Governor Cook: There are no signs of slowing down in the construction of artificial intelligence.

According to the Financial Times: Uber (UBER.N) is closing in on a 12.5 billion euro deal to acquire food delivery platform DeliveryHero, which is expected to be announced as early as Thursday.

The Federal Reserve will release its Beige Book on economic conditions in ten minutes.

US White House Spokesperson: (Regarding Iran) The United States can launch an attack anywhere and at any time.

US White House spokesperson: Trump will announce transactions exceeding US$10 billion at today's summit.

U.S. Vice President Vance: The United States will not send ground troops to implement regime change.

U.S. Vice President Vance: (On Iran) When they commit acts of violence, we will respond.

U.S. Vice President Vance: (On the Iran issue) We are engaged in a delicate diplomatic game.

US Vice President Vance: Some people in the Israeli government want to continue the war indefinitely.

US Vice President Vance: Israel can influence the United States more effectively than most countries.

Fed Governor Cook: Due to insufficient data collection from government surveys, the Fed still has some ways to "fill the data gaps."