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TRUMP PAUSES IRAN STRIKE FOR DEAL President Donald Trump said the U.S. will hold off on a planned attack on Iran if a rapid agreement is reached to curb Tehran’s nuclear program and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested time to finalize a deal, adding Israel supports the pause while the U.S. remains ready to strike if talks fail. Iran denied seeking a pause and said its forces remain on the highest level of readiness. Earlier, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned any new U.S. or Israeli attack would prompt a “proportionate response.” Saudi Arabia urged dialogue and de-escalation. (@WalterBloomberg)

IRAN THREATENS REGIONAL ENERGY STRIKES Iran warned it will retaliate if the U.S. launches fresh attacks, with state-linked media threatening oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Israel. Kuwait said it intercepted Iranian drones targeting vital sites. The escalating tensions are increasing risks to global energy supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. (@WalterBloomberg)

JAPAN FINANCE MINISTER KATAYAMA TO ANNOUNCE ON MONDAY THAT TOKYO, WASHINGTON TOOK JOINT ACTION TO ARREST YEN'S DECLINE, JAPANESE OFFICIALS SAY (@WalterBloomberg)

IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS IN PHONE CALL WITH SAUDI COUNTERPART THAT ANY 'AGGRESSION' BY THE U.S. AND ISRAEL OR PARTICIPATION OF REGIONAL COUNTRIES WILL BE MET WITH 'DECISIVE RESPONSE' - MINISTER'S ACCOUNT ON TELEGRAM (@WalterBloomberg)

IRANIAN MEDIA SAYS EXPLOSION HEARD IN WESTERN IRAN'S ESLAMABAD GHARB, CAUSE AND SPECIFIC LOCATION UNKNOWN (@WalterBloomberg)

SPACE RACE: CHINA CLOSES THE GAP China is rapidly expanding its satellite capabilities, narrowing the technology gap with the U.S. Advanced surveillance, AI-powered imagery, the BeiDou navigation system, and new communications satellites are improving Beijing's ability to track military activity, support precision strikes, and strengthen its space network. U.S. officials warn these advances could challenge American military superiority and reshape the balance of power in space. (@WalterBloomberg)

U.S. JOINS JAPAN TO SUPPORT YEN The U.S. Treasury reportedly bought yen alongside Japan for the first time in over a decade, according to the Financial Times, as officials sought to halt the currency’s sharp decline. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also appeared to signal intervention plans in meeting notes. Japan reportedly intervened again Friday and said it remains ready to use additional tools to support market stability. (@WalterBloomberg)

IRAN'S TASNIM, QUOTING SENIOR SECURITY OFFICIAL: IRAN'S RESPONSE PLAN INCLUDES CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF ISRAEL AND U.S. ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE REGION (@WalterBloomberg)

IRAN'S TASNIM, QUOTING SENIOR SECURITY OFFICIAL: WE CONSIDER REPORTS OF POTENTIAL U.S. AND ISRAELI ATTACKS ON IRAN'S INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE A 'FORM OF RECKLESSNESS' (@WalterBloomberg)

U.S. AND ISRAEL ARE PREPARING TO BOMBARD ENERGY-RELATED TARGETS IN IRAN AS SOON AS THIS WEEKEND - CBS NEWS (@WalterBloomberg)

U.S., ISRAEL WEIGH STRIKES ON IRAN ENERGY SITES The U.S. and Israel are preparing a potential joint campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, with strikes possible this weekend, according to CBS. President Trump has not given final approval. Officials are reportedly weighing the economic impact, with discussions including completing operations before Monday’s market open. White House and Israeli officials are coordinating plans. (@WalterBloomberg)

WARSH CONSIDERS REDUCING FREQUENCY OF FED POLICY MEETINGS: NYT (@WalterBloomberg)

*TRUMP SAYS IRAN LIED DURING NEGOTIATIONS *TRUMP SAYS IRAN FIRED FIVE MISSILES AT JORDAN (@WalterBloomberg)

TRUMP ON IRAN: CAN REACH A DEAL (@WalterBloomberg)

TRUMP ON UKRAINE, MISSILES: WE HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT LETTING SOMEBODY BUILD THEM TRUMP ON UKRAINE, MISSILES: HAVE NOT AGREED TO THAT TRUMP ON UKRAINE, MISSILES: I DON'T THINK THIS WOULD EVER HAPPEN (@WalterBloomberg)

TRUMP ON ISRAEL, HAMAS DEAL: BIG STEP FOR MIDDLE EAST (@WalterBloomberg)

TRUMP ON IRAN: WE'LL BE HITTING THEM (@WalterBloomberg)

TRUMP: IRAN ARE BEING DECIMATED (@WalterBloomberg)

U.S. TREASURY CHIEF ON IRAN: WE ARE SEARCHING FOR THEIR ASSETS ALL AROUND THE WORLD U.S. TREASURY CHIEF ON IRAN: MONEY WILL GO TO IRANIAN PEOPLE (@WalterBloomberg)

- ITALY SUSPENDS EU'S SCHENGEN FREE-TRAVEL REGIME WITH SPAIN AFTER CEUTA MIGRANT CRISIS - STATEMENT (@WalterBloomberg)