U.S. President Trump said on the Iran agreement that no one can be certain but he expects it will be signed, and described the memorandum of understanding as very strong.

日經225指數6月18日（週四）開盤上漲472.99點，漲幅0.68%，報70375.24點。

China's mission to the EU said it is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to the EU's decision to add Chinese firms to a new round of Russia sanctions and has lodged a stern protest. It accused the EU of ignoring prior Chinese objections, said the measures lack UN Security Council authorization and an international-law basis, and warned it will take all necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights of Chinese companies; China reiterated its stated support for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.