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U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays: (Regarding Iran) The fact is, the Department of Defense is ready—and always has been ready—at its best level since World War II. The guns are loaded, the bullets are in the magazines.

Japan's Ministry of Finance: We remain vigilant and maintain close contact with the U.S. Treasury Department.

Japan's Ministry of Finance stated that the intervention was aimed at addressing the recent excessive and disorderly fluctuations in the yen. It will not hesitate to conduct further foreign exchange intervention with the United States and plans to use the Federal Reserve's foreign and international monetary authority repurchase facilities in the future.

Japan's Ministry of Finance: A coordinated yen-buying intervention was conducted with the United States last Friday; the Ministry of Finance and the United States jointly purchased yen.

Australia's final S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for July was 52, below the expected 51.7 and the previous reading of 51.7.

New Zealand's building permits annual rate in June was 32.1%, compared to 20.6% previously.

New Zealand's building permits fell 3.6% month-on-month in June, with the previous figure revised from -4.00% to -4.9%.

US President Trump: There are people within the Iranian regime who want to reach an agreement.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: There are currently no reports of damage to the vessels.

UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: All crew members have reported being safe.

US President Trump: Reaching a deal with Iran is better than launching a military strike against it.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office reports an incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Sab in the Sea of ​​Oman. The captain of an oil tanker reports hearing an explosion near the vessel.

US President Trump: It will take Iran years to rebuild its military capabilities.

US President Trump: We originally planned to launch the largest attack on Iran since World War II.

U.S. 10-year Treasury futures rose 13 points, and 30-year Treasury futures rose 22 points.

US President Trump: (When asked about the withdrawal of US troops from Kuwait and Bahrain) No comment.

US President Trump: (Regarding Intel) I've made $75 billion for the country. I didn't make it for myself, I made it for the country.

US President Trump: A decision has been made to take punitive measures against the Canadian wildfires, but details will not be announced at this time.

US President Trump: (Regarding the Japanese yen) The US intervened because of our good relationship with Japan. We have always supported Japan, and the US has gained economic benefits from the relevant arrangements.

US President Trump: (Regarding Iran) We are ready to act at any time.