An Africa CDC official said more than 1,100 suspected Ebola cases remain under investigation.

Japan's defense minister Koizumi Shinjiro said Japan must maintain cooperation with the US, Europe and like-minded allies.

Iranian negotiator Saeed Ajorlou said Tehran has not approved the final draft of a proposed agreement with the US; as of Friday night the text remained unapproved though differences were minimal. He said approval would trigger a 60‑day detailed negotiation phase. The draft contains 14 main clauses, each with annexes requiring further negotiation. Ajorlou said enforcement mechanisms—particularly access to Iranian assets and counterpart compliance—are more important than the text itself. The proposal includes a clause allowing Iran to withdraw if the other side fails to meet commitments; cited triggers include breach of a ceasefire, denial of access to Iranian funds, or failure to lift a maritime blockade. He added Iran could reconsider entering the 60‑day talks if initial commitments are not implemented.