Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Finnish Defense Minister Antti Heikkenen, who is currently visiting Japan, signed the "Japan-Finland Defense Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement." The signing of this agreement is expected to further promote cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense equipment.

According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Iranian political analyst Hassan Beheshtipour stated that the agreement between Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia to hold a four-way meeting in Tehran deserves strategic attention, especially given the increasing signs of a potential renewed war against Iran. Beheshtipour pointed out that the Tehran meeting should not be seen as a clear signal that a new regional security order has been formed, but rather as a potential step towards exploring the establishment of such an order. He emphasized that since the meeting has not yet taken place, its final outcome cannot be judged. However, against the backdrop of ongoing regional tensions, the fact that the four countries agreed to engage in dialogue itself has significant strategic importance. Beheshtipour believes that the experience of recent wars may have made regional countries realize that simply relying on alliances with the United States does not necessarily guarantee their protection from large-scale war and its consequences. Therefore, engaging in dialogue with major regional countries, even those with disagreements with Iran, could be an important way for all parties to manage crises and reduce the risk of military conflict.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei: Iran and Russia will deepen strategic cooperation in the natural gas sector.

The HSI closed up 118.44 points, or 0.51%, at 23211.81 on Monday, October 26; the Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 14.13 points, or 0.36%, at 3857.53 on Monday, October 26; the H-share Index closed up 45.84 points, or 0.59%, at 7802.09 on Monday, October 26; and the Red Chip Index closed up 43.59 points, or 1.13%, at 3886.26 on Monday, October 26.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We have not closed the diplomatic window, which demonstrates our serious attitude in the diplomatic process, while the United States is not serious in the negotiations.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei accused the United States of aggressive actions, actions that undermine security in the Strait of Hormuz, and overstepping its authority and taking improper measures, which he said were the main reasons for the sharp rise in international oil prices and disruptions to maritime safety. He further stated that Washington leaders had previously admitted to seizing ships in a manner similar to piracy, and that the US government's own actions were now putting enormous pressure on the global economy and the American people. Bagaei also accused the US of denying atrocities against people in regional countries and attributing these incidents to so-called digitally manipulated images. He stated that these claims stemmed from the enemy's unfounded fantasies, and that the undeniable realities of the battlefield would ultimately shatter these fantasies and false accusations.