Iranian media quoted the deputy foreign minister saying the US response to Iran's conditions lacks enforceability, noting Washington has delayed implementation of some demands and that reduces the likelihood of an agreement. He warned the US may be using negotiations to buy time and to create conditions for an attack, and said Washington must provide guarantees that all Iranian conditions will be implemented.

The US announced on Nov. 15 that F-15EX fighters, the successor to the F-15, have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa and begun deployment. This is the F-15EX's first deployment to a US Air Force overseas base.

Thirty‑seven stocks have lock‑up expiries next week, totalling RMB 31.94 bln at last close. Hengkun Xincai has the largest expiry: 228.0 mln shares becoming tradable, mainly pre‑IPO restricted holders and IPO strategic placement shares, with a market value of RMB 7.80 bln. Xiaxia Precision, Huacan Optoelectronics, Anjiesi and Beikuang Testing also rank among the largest expiries by value. By contrast, Dier Chemical, Biyiwei, Obi Zhongguang‑W and Xuanya International each have expiry values below RMB 10 mln. Three stocks face expiry ratios above 50%: Beikuang Testing 77.5%, Xiaxia Precision 73.94% and Hengkun Xincai 50.8%.