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With the implementation of winter time in North America, trading hours for financial markets and the release of economic data in the United States and Canada will be delayed by one hour compared to daylight saving time, with data being released ten minutes later.

According to Fars News Agency, the Iranian cabinet has entrusted the review of gasoline prices and quotas to a special energy task force comprised of representatives from seven ministries: the Ministry of Petroleum, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Intelligence, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, the Planning and Budget Organization, the Government Information and Publicity Committee, and the Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization. The task force's responsibility is to continuously review and adjust energy product prices and quotas across different consumption sectors to manage energy consumption, optimize energy allocation, and prevent resource waste.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei: If the United States and Trump do not pay the price for this action, other countries may be encouraged to attack Iran tomorrow, because nothing can stop them.

US President Trump said he will hold a teleconference at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, which will be broadcast live.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei: The United States has put forward a better proposal in which Washington indicates its willingness to accept seven conditions put forward by Iran, which are different from the terms in the memorandum of understanding.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei: We will crush America's arrogance. If the enemy makes another mistake, they will face a glorious defense and a heavy blow.

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei: At the beginning of the US-led war against Iran, the French president and the German chancellor were very excited, but now they are beginning to worry about the economic problems and consequences of this war.

According to Sputnik News Agency, Russian forces struck a ship carrying supplies for Ukrainian troops south of Odessa.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei: The Iranian nuclear issue can only be discussed after the United States meets Iran's demands.

US Secretary of State Rubio: (Regarding the Houthi rebels) They would not have this capability today without the direct support of the Iranian regime.

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei: (Regarding the letter from US Vice President Vance) Their tone has completely changed, which is a good sign that the Iranian people have won.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: I have not yet replied to the letter from the US Vice President.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The United States will continue to uphold its defense agreement with Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: President Trump does not consider negotiating or meeting with someone to be a concession.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that U.S. foreign policy is primarily led by the executive branch and emphasized that the midterm elections will not change Trump's policy direction.

The Iranian Navy Command stated that this afternoon, an oil tanker ignored warnings and sailed in the restricted and dangerous area east of the Strait of Hormuz, subsequently striking a mine and catching fire. Despite inaccurate statements from the US President, Iran's policy regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz will not change. All vessels, especially oil tankers and merchant ships, must strictly abide by maritime warnings and regulations regarding restricted areas, and must not enter dangerous waters or disable their identification and tracking systems.

US Secretary of State Rubio: He spoke with the Brazilian Foreign Minister and will meet with him again at the G7 summit in France.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Has discussed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov the possibility of a meeting between Trump and Putin next month on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Iran has been waging war against its neighbors since 1979.

US Secretary of State Rubio: Iran has shown ambitions to possess nuclear weapons, but this will never happen.