Chinese vice premier welcomes international companies to increase investment

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has called for military restraint following a new attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. According to the IAEA, no increase in radiation levels has been detected outside the site.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Kyodo News that Tehran has started talks with Tokyo about possibly ‌opening the waterway. He said the closure only targets vessels from hostile countries.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng says China’s measures at opening up and high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period will bring international companies vast market opportunities.

Iranian media say the United States and Israel have attacked the Natanz uranium-enrichment facility. No radioactive leaks have been reported.

While meeting senior U.S. business executives including Apple CEO Tim Cook, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Chairman Ren Hongbin said China will continue to expand high-level opening-up, promote high-quality development, accelerate the cultivation of New Quality Productive Forces and bring more opportunities for companies from all countries.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for de-escalation and maximum restraint in the Middle East. She also urged the bloc to reduce energy dependence and expand the development of renewable and nuclear energy going forward.

The Iranian president has said his country does not seek conflict with other Muslim nations. He blamed the United States and Israel for rising tensions between Iran and some Arab states.

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook and expressed hope that the American company will maintain firm confidence in China and share development opportunities.

China's commerce ministry says it will support more tourism services, international sporting events, and zones for performing arts.

Iranian media say U.S. and Israeli strikes have killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini.