Multiple media, citing gaming industry insiders, report Alibaba plans to sell its gaming arm Lingxi Interactive Entertainment and has engaged five potential buyers: listed game firms 37 Interactive Entertainment, China Ruyi, Century Huatong and Giant Network, plus a buyout consortium of two private equity firms. The deal is said likely to be a package sale covering Lingxi’s five in‑house development studios and the 9Game and JiaoYimao platforms. Reported price range is RMB7–9 billion (about $1.0

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said inspectors will ultimately inspect Iran's enrichment facilities, though the timing is uncertain and could range from days to about ten days. He said a memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iranian presidents stipulates that the covered nuclear activities will be under IAEA supervision and requires Iran to dilute its stock of highly enriched uranium. US vice president JD Vance said Iran agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back, but Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said Iran has not met with Grossi and there is no concrete inspection timetable.

Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf said on June 24 Iran is prepared to reach a security agreement with Gulf states and to reinforce it through economic cooperation to make the region safe for investors and to secure collective protection against common enemies. He said Iran views the removal of foreign military forces from the region as a strategic objective, argued that external bases have fueled instability, and said a ceasefire in Lebanon is as important to Iran as a ceasefire for Iran.