Iran's UN ambassador in Geneva said Lebanon is unquestionably covered by the memorandum of understanding and the peace agreement, there should be no new attacks on Lebanon, and the agreement calls for withdrawal of Israeli forces.

June 23 — Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Starmer's resignation is a UK domestic matter and China will not comment. He added that China and the UK, both UN Security Council permanent members, should develop a long-term, stable and comprehensive strategic partnership, deepen bilateral cooperation and multilateral coordination, and work to maintain the improving momentum of bilateral relations, which serves both countries' interests and supports global peace, stability and prosperity.

Aluminum slid to a three-month low as progress in Middle East peace talks raised expectations of a gradual return of regional supply. The US issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell oil on international markets, providing Tehran an economic lifeline while talks on a permanent settlement continue. Aluminum had climbed about 11% YTD after the conflict disrupted local production and exports, but one of the biggest supply shocks in the market’s history has been partly unwound as Persian Gulf smelters rebuilt inventories, including risky shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.