Managers at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant stated that the Ukrainian drone crashed near the plant's generator units. The Zaporizhia plant is operating normally and was undamaged.

1. Military Action Against Iran May Resume as Early as Next Week —US sources say the Pentagon is preparing to resume military action against Iran, with the US and Israel potentially resuming military strikes as early as next week. US sources indicate negotiations are currently stalled. 2. Claims US-Iran Ceasefire Was "At the Request of Other Countries" —Trump stated he did not initially support a ceasefire with Iran, claiming it was "at the request of other countries." Trump also stated that Iran's proposals were "unacceptable," adding, "If I don't like the first sentence, I throw it away." 3. Declares Complete Victory in Military Action Against Iran —Trump: We have achieved a complete victory in our military action against Iran. Iran's bridges and power facilities are targets we can strike. 80% of Iran's missile launchers may have been destroyed, and Iran's missile manufacturing capabilities have decreased by approximately 80-85%. 4. Reiterates Iran Will Not Possess Nuclear Weapons —Trump: Iran's 20-year suspension of uranium enrichment is not enough. Accepting a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program is acceptable, but it must be a "real" commitment. Enriched uranium material from Iran may be obtained at an appropriate time. If we don't get Iranian nuclear dust, we will take action. Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. 5. Announces Elimination of ISIS's Second-in-Command —Trump announced on social media on the 15th that the US military and Nigerian armed forces conducted a joint operation that evening to "eliminate" Abu Bilal Minuki, the second-in-command of the extremist group ISIS. 6. Speaks with Japanese Prime Minister—Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with US President Trump. Takaichi stated that she reaffirmed the rock-solid Japan-US alliance with Trump and will meet with him at the G7 summit next month. 7. Says British Prime Minister's Retention Will Be Difficult —Regarding the prospects of British Prime Minister Starmer remaining in office, Trump said it was a difficult matter; Prime Minister Starmer is a good man. If he doesn't address immigration and energy policies, Prime Minister Starmer's political career will be very difficult. 8. Phone call with German Chancellor Merz: German Chancellor Merz had a good phone call with US President Trump; they reached a consensus that Iran must return to the negotiating table; they discussed the Ukraine issue and “coordinated our positions.” 9. Phone call with Mexican President: Mexican President: I had a cordial and excellent conversation with President Trump. We reaffirmed the work being done in the security field and in trade dialogue. We agreed to speak again and continue dialogue with several of his partners who will be visiting our country soon. 10. Pushing for faster Alaskan production: According to US media reports, the Trump administration plans to streamline the licensing process for oil projects in the Alaska National Oil Reserve to boost crude oil production in the US Arctic. The Department of the Interior’s move aims to establish a new licensing framework for the construction and operation of oil production facilities and related infrastructure. 11. Proposed $1.7 billion “compensation fund”: According to the New York Times, the Trump administration is considering establishing a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies who were investigated by the Justice Department during former President Biden’s term. According to three people familiar with the matter, this unusual plan has not yet been finalized or approved.

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The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo will visit France from September 25 to 28, marking his second trip to a European country outside of Italy.

Lebanese lawmaker: Hezbollah will not hesitate to respond to Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Norwegian gas transportation management company Gassco reported that the Visund oil field experienced an unplanned shutdown on May 16-17, resulting in a daily production reduction of 5.3 million cubic meters.