Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman said U.S. intelligence centers are within the IRGC's strike range.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Australian House speaker Dick in Beijing on the 21st. Han said Xi’s July meeting with Prime Minister Albanese set the direction for closer ties and that China is willing, guided by leaders’ consensus, to deepen strategic communication, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, coordinate multilaterally, and properly manage differences to build a more mature, stable and productive China–Australia comprehensive strategic partnership. Dick said the visit underlines deep trade and people-to-people links, that Australia values the relationship and adheres to the One China policy, and that the House seeks to boost dialogue and pragmatic cooperation to benefit both peoples.

Fed's Goolsbee said the 2% inf target is a medium-term goal.