South Korea's industry minister said on Sunday Seoul will hold further talks with the U.S. early this week to finalise details of its $350 bln investment pledge to the U.S. As part of the broader commitment, a $200 bln strategic investment cap — including an annual $20 bln limit — has been agreed and will not change. The sides are close on many issues but some items remain unresolved; this week's talks will be held by videoconference.

On Sept. 12 foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said the IAEA resolution on Iran was "politicized", that Iran has not breached obligations and the agency found no evidence its nuclear programme was diverted from peaceful uses. He accused three European countries and the US of pressuring the IAEA, said US military aggression and economic warfare against Iran continue, and invoked Iran's right to self‑defence under UN Charter Article 51. Baghaei added Tehran will protect its security by diplomatic and other means and urged regional states, not external powers, to guarantee regional security and establish a regional security mechanism.

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