US–Iran talks: Vance says ‘great progress’ as final deal nears; Rubio heads to Middle East

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US President Donald Trump said Monday that he could refuse to help NATO countries as pay back for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran.

"We spent all of this money. And then when we want to maybe have help on small stuff... They say no we would rather not help," Trump said during a press conference in the Oval Office.

Iran has pushed back against claims made by US Vice President JD Vance that Tehran had agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors into the country, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stating that the country's engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would continue strictly under existing safeguards obligations and domestic legal frameworks.

Speaking to Iran's state-run news agency IRNA on Monday, following the recent US-Iran technical talks held in Switzerland, Baqaei responded to Vance's remarks, stating that the interaction with the UN nuclear watchdog will be based on the "Safeguards Agreements" between Tehran and the IAEA.

"Iran's interactions with the Agency, in accordance with Iran's obligations under the Safeguards Agreements, will continue according to existing procedures and comply with the laws enacted by the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the decisions of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)," Baqaei told IRNA.

The lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, insisted on Monday the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran and would follow international laws.

Qalibaf, who is also the speaker of the parliament, spoke with Iran state media on a plane on his way back from Switzerland.

“Hopefully we can activate the strait again, in terms of passage, and bring prosperity back to regional and global economy” he said.

Ghalibaf confirmed that the issue of releasing the frozen assets as well as the sale of Iranian oil were discussed in the talks with the U.S.

Ghalibaf and the Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived on Monday night in Oman where they met with the country’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi to discuss the peace efforts and ensure safety navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Commercial tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has resumed, easing concerns over global energy supplies, while the reopening of Iranian exports is expected to restore additional barrels to international markets and broaden Tehran's customer base beyond the limited channels it relied on under sanctions.

According to data and analytics firm Kpler, there were 71 confirmed transits over the weekend, with a peak of 35 crossings on Saturday. About 100 to 130 vessels passed through the strait each day before the war.

The United States on Monday granted Iran a 60-day waiver from key oil sanctions following the first round of talks under a fledgling peace agreement, paving the way for Tehran to resume legal crude exports to global markets after months of wartime disruption.

The temporary licence, issued by the US Treasury, authorizes the sale, transport, financing and insurance of Iranian crude and petroleum products through Aug. 21, reversing restrictions imposed during the conflict that began on Feb. 28.

The sanctions relief came as officials reported a return to calm in Lebanon after fighting linked to the regional conflict, and after Iran lifted its closure of the Strait of Hormuz under the terms of the interim accord.

US Vice President JD Vance said that the opening round of peace talks with Iran had laid "a good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the conflict that erupted in late February.

His remarks came after he concluded an extended session of negotiations with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, part of a diplomatic push to transform the recent ceasefire into a permanent peace agreement.

Vance also said Iran had agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to return to the country, a move that would mark a significant step toward restoring international oversight of Tehran's nuclear programme. Iranian officials, however, did not confirm the claim, leaving the scope and timing of any renewed inspections unclear.

“We left a lot of our team. The Iranians left a lot of their team at the resort there to keep on working at it,” Vance told reporters just before he got on Air Force Two for the return flight to the US.

Vance did not give details on which US negotiators are staying in Switzerland to continue to work out details of the interim agreement with Iran.

Trump has said on social media that Iran must agree to “major weapons inspections” over an extended period.

In a post, Trump stated that “everybody is fully aware” Iran would need to accept comprehensive inspections to ensure what he described as “nuclear honesty” in the long term.

The remarks reference a framework similar to the Obama-era nuclear agreement, which included international inspections before Trump withdrew the US from the deal during his first term.

Four Yemeni children were killed and eight others wounded in a blast caused by war remnants in the country's government-controlled south, a military official told AFP on Monday.

"The preliminary toll from the tragic incident until now is four children killed, three girls and a boy, in addition to eight other children with varying wounds, some of them critical," said the official in Al Dali province.

He said the victims were aged between six and 14 years old.

Incidents involving deaths due to explosive remnants of war are relatively common in Yemen, which was gripped by over a decade of war between the internationally recognised government and Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

The Al Dali area was the scene of fierce battles between the warring sides as rebels sought to capture Aden about 10 years ago.

The latest deaths come less than two weeks after an explosion in a munitions depot in Aden killed at least 12 people, according to two security sources.

JD Vance described his talks in Switzerland as “very productive”, but cautioned that “you can’t trust anybody’s words”.

He said a mechanism had been established to ensure the Straits of Hormuz remain open and will continue to stay open.

The US Vice President also claimed Iran had allowed weapons and nuclear inspectors “into the country for the first time in a long time”, reiterating progress made during the discussions.

The United States on Monday issued sanctions against three individuals and six companies spread across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa for allegedly facilitating financial transactions by the IS armed group.

"This action targets key facilitators who enable ISIS to move funds among its regional affiliates," the US Treasury said.

The men being sanctioned included France-based Miloud Abderrahmane, Syria-based Abdelhakim Boukich and Nigeria-based Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad.

Boukich is a former Dutch national who controls Bitcoin Xchange, the US Treasury said, which was also sanctioned.

The Treasury said Bitcoin Xchange had transferred money on behalf of IS associates from Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, South Africa and the United States.

In addition to Bitcoin Xchange, Monday's action also designated Turkey-based financial firms Spider and Alkaram as being subject to sanctions.

Abderrahmane is said to be a French national who the US Treasury said had conducted transactions with IS affiliates and provided explosives training to IS supporters.

In West Africa, the sanctions targeted Muhammad in Nigeria and three foreign exchange companies he is alleged to control.

Iran has rejected US Vice President JD Vance’s claim that Tehran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back, saying cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog will continue only under existing procedures, according to CNN.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran’s engagement with the IAEA remains “in accordance with safeguard agreements” and aligned with domestic legal and security frameworks, including parliamentary resolutions and decisions of the Supreme National Security Council.

He stressed that Iran has not accepted any new commitments regarding inspections, following US statements made after talks in Switzerland, according to IRNA.

Under Iranian legislation passed last summer, cooperation with the IAEA has been suspended, limiting inspection activity.

IRNA also reported that nuclear issues were not addressed during lengthy US-Iran discussions, and that arrangements over inspections, enriched uranium stockpiles, and access to nuclear sites would depend on future mechanisms to be finalised in any eventual agreement.

Gold regained composure and left behind three-consecutive daily declines on Monday, looking to regain the area above the $4,200 mark per troy ounce.

Reports of progress in the latest round of US-Iran talks are helping the precious metal maintain its footing at the start of the week, although the stronger Greenback seems to limit the upside potential for now.

By time of publishing, spot gold steadied at $4,184 to per ounce, bouncing back from Friday's slump, which marked its lowest level since June 11.

Gold rebounds one percent from one-week low

Regarding other precious metals, spot silver advanced 2.4 percent to $66.46 per ounce, while platinum gained 1.7 percent to $1,691.54. Palladium also climbed 1 percent to $1,271.25 by 14.00 GMT.

Trump has sharply intensified his criticism of The New York Times over its coverage of the recent Iran conflict, accusing the newspaper of publishing what he described as false reporting and claiming that the war had fundamentally altered Iran's military and economic position.

In two posts on Truth Social, Trump directly targeted a New York Times analysis article headlined, "What Changed After Almost 4 Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much." The article argued that neither the war nor the subsequent agreement had eliminated what many analysts viewed as the principal threats emanating from Iran.

Responding to that assessment, Trump listed what he said were the consequences of the conflict.

"Their Military is DONE, their Navy is GONE, their Air Force is GONE, their Launching Pads, Missiles, Drones and Manufacturing of same, is almost GONE, their top two sets of Leaders are GONE, their Inflation is at 250%, their Economy is BROKEN, their Soldiers aren't being paid, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN, THE OIL IS GUSHING, and the U.S. Stock Market and Jobs are at record HIGHS," Trump wrote.

"That's what's CHANGED, you corrupt and unethical cowards, and MORE!!!" he added.

The president's remarks came as debate continued in Washington and abroad over the long-term impact of the conflict and the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran.

Trump also accused the newspaper of deliberately misrepresenting developments in Iran.

"The way the Corrupt and Failing New York Times is covering stories on a very battered and beat up Iran, through FAKE & MADE UP 'FACTS' is, in my opinion, 'TREASONOUS,'" he wrote.

"I will be adding all of their false and ridiculous reporting to my multi Billion Dollar lawsuit against them. They are Criminals!"

Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are travelling to Oman for discussions focused on the management of the Strait of Hormuz, according to official remarks.

Ghalibaf said in a post on Telegram that the visit will focus on “consolidating Iranian arrangements for managing the strait” and strengthening bilateral coordination with Omani officials.

Elevated gasoline prices caused by the Iran conflict sent Canada's inflation to a 29?month high in May, official data showed Monday, but there are signs cost increases are easing.

The country's year-on-year inflation hit 3.2 percent last month, Statistics Canada said, noting that "the closure of the Strait of Hormuz put upward pressure on gasoline prices."

May prices at the pump were 33.2 percent higher than the same period last year, the agency added.

While the month's annualized inflation rate well exceeded the Bank of Canada's ideal target rate of two percent, experts said the overall picture did not raise immediate alarm about a generalized rise in consumer costs.

"Oil prices are down significantly since a tentative peace deal between Iran and the US was reached, and gasoline prices have been following suit," said senior TD Bank economist Leslie Preston.

"We expect May to mark the peak for headline inflation this year," Preston added.

The Bank of Canada has held its core interest rate at 2.25 for five consecutive announcements.

The bank has said it is facing two conflicting forces - an economy struggling under the weight of US tariffs that may need a rate cut to fuel growth, and inflation pressure from the Middle East war that may require a hike.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin a trip to three Gulf countries on Tuesday amid negotiations with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, his spokesperson said.

In his first trip to the region since the United States and Israel started the war on February 28, Rubio will visit the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement. The trip is scheduled to run through Thursday.

Rubio will discuss "the memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and free safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region," the statement said.

In Bahrain on Thursday, Rubio will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council to discuss common priorities with the region.

Rubio will have a difficult task restoring trust with the Gulf states, which have been targeted by Iran in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes.

⁠The US Treasury Department has issued ⁠a general ⁠license for Iran, ‌authorising the production, delivery and sale of crude ⁠oil and petrochemical ⁠and petroleum products of ⁠Iranian-origin through ⁠August ⁠21.

“In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors into their country,” Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post on X.

“As part of the framework, Treasury has issued a temporary 60-day general license authorising the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil.”

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday continued to flow at a faster pace than before the agreement between Iran and the United States on talks to end the Middle East war, according to tracking firms, despite Tehran's announcement of a renewed closure.

As of 1100 GMT on Monday, the Kpler maritime tracking platform had already recorded 15 transits by commodity ships.

This was comparable to Thursday and Saturday, when traffic approached 30 transits per day.

At least five other ships, whose transit had not yet been confirmed by Kpler, also appeared to have passed through the strait, according to AIS signals published on the MarineTraffic platform.

The Strait of Hormuz reopened last week after Iran and the United States reached an agreement aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezamipour on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors' Meeting in New Delhi.

The two sides discussed ongoing situation in West Asia and cooperation under the BRICS platform and bilateral ties.

"NSA Ajit Doval, KC met Deputy Secretary for Defense Affairs of the SNSC of Iran, Ghadir Nezamipour on 22 June 2026 on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS NSAs Meeting. Both sides reviewed the ongoing situation in West Asia. They also discussed cooperation under the BRICS platform and India-Iran bilateral ties," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.

NSA Doval also met Executive Director of Analysis at the National Intelligence and Security Service of Ethiopia, Million Lema Tadesse, with talks held on enhancing Strategic Partnership between the nations.

"NSA Ajit Doval, KC met Executive Director of Analysis at the National Intelligence and Security Service of Ethiopia, Million Lema Tadesse on 22 June 2026 on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS NSAs Meeting. Both sides explored areas of cooperation to enhance and deepen the India-Ethiopia Strategic Partnership," the MEA stated.

If Iranian funds are ever unfrozen under a deal to end the Middle East war, Washington can ensure that the money does not finance terrorism, US Vice President JD Vance insisted Monday.

"If we ever unfreeze Iranian assets, we can ensure that... Iranian money goes to help the people of Iran and not to fund terrorism," Vance told reporters at Burgenstock, maintaining that talks at the Swiss resort had made sure that "if Iranian assets are ever unfrozen, they're going to go to make American farmers richer and to feed the Iranian people".

US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that a first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland had laid a good foundation for reaching a final deal on ending the Middle East war.

"We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters at Switzerland's Burgenstock resort, adding that "the final deal is the house... We haven't built the house, but we've laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people".

Tehran has agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country, US Vice President JD Vance said Monday, after a first round of US-Iran talks towards ending the Middle East war.

"The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country," Vance told reporters at Switzerland's Burgenstock resort, adding that this "is a major milestone for the American people and the first step in permanently denuclearising or permanently ending a nuclear weapons programme in Iran".

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Pakistan on Tuesday, state media reported, following talks between Tehran and Washington in Switzerland which were mediated by Islamabad.

Expressing appreciation to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for "his mediation between Iran and the United States" is among the objectives of the visit, Habibollah Abbasi, director of public relations at the president's office, said, according to the IRNA state news agency.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke with senior US and Qatari officials on Monday about consolidating a ceasefire in Lebanon and forming a "de-confliction cell", his office said, after US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland.

After a first round of talks in Switzerland on ending the regional conflict, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said on Monday that Tehran and Washington had agreed to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon "to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations" there.

Aoun received "a telephone call from US Vice President JD Vance, senior adviser to the US president Jared Kushner, and the Qatari Prime Minister" Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, a statement from the Lebanese presidency said.

They discussed "the issue of consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon, stopping the Israeli military escalation, and steps that should be taken in this regard, including the possibility of forming a cell for this purpose", the statement added.

Iran said Monday it held a "brief discussion" with the United States on its nuclear programme during talks in Switzerland, but insisted negotiations on the issue had not begun.

"One of the points raised by the American delegation was the presentation of its positions regarding the nuclear issue," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.

"A very brief discussion took place regarding the nuclear issue, but there was no discussion of details, and it cannot be said that negotiations on the nuclear issue have begun," he added.

Following a first round of talks in Switzerland between Tehran and Washington towards ending the Middle East war, Bern said Monday that conditions were set for technical discussions to follow immediately.

"The Swiss facilitator welcomes the constructive progress made during the intensive diplomatic talks that continued throughout the night of 21-22 June at the Burgenstock between the mediators, Iran and the United States," the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that the roadmap agreed "creates the conditions for the immediate resumption of new technical discussions".

The Iranian delegation in talks with the United States has left the Swiss venue to return to Tehran after 18 hours of "intensive" negotiations, state media reported Monday.

The group, headed by chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, "left the building where the talks were held after about 18 hours of intensive talks and consultations", the IRNA state news agency reported, saying they were en route to Tehran.

Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, issued a warning over the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions surrounding US-Iran talks.

In a post on X, Azizi said the strategic waterway is part of Iran's "sovereign waters" and warned that decisions regarding it rest with the Iranian people and the country's armed forces.

"You make threats; we take action. The Strait of Hormuz is neither your personal casino nor the backyard of modern-day pirates," he wrote.

Negotiators from the US and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start.

Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailed what they called "encouraging progress" made during the talks. A senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of "mechanisms" to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon holds.

Iran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday after the first round of high-level talks under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The joint statement issued after the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland's Burgenstock stated that the talks were held in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and produced "encouraging progress," including a roadmap aimed at securing a final agreement within 60 days.

The statement read, "In addition, a communication line between the parties has been formed for the period mentioned in paragraph 5 of the MoU to avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz."

The communication channel is tied to paragraph five of the memorandum, which states, "Upon the signing of this MoU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Arabian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa."

An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later.

The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz meant it couldn't get shipments out to its clients.

With Iran loosening its grip on the strait as negotiations continue over a permanent end to the war, Qatar began work to try to restart its export terminal. On Sunday night, that work sparked an explosion and fire at the Barzan gas supply facility, the state-run firm QatarEnergy said.

The scale of the damage remains unknown after the blast, with officials initially saying only a few people had been hurt. But hours later, Qatar's Interior Ministry offered the far-greater casualty figures.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday there was "major progress" in talks with the United States.

"Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War," Araghchi posted on X.

"Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran."

Oil prices were mixed in Asian trading Monday as markets weighed fresh Middle East de-escalation signals against lingering supply and security risks, with WTI edging up while Brent fell sharply and Murban also slipped, as of 10:33 am Tokyo time on June 22, 2026.

WTI crude was quoted at $75.91 a barrel, up 6 cents or 0.08%.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, stood at $79.71, down 86 cents or 1.07%, while Murban crude was at $73.63, down 30 cents or 0.41%.

The market reaction came after Iran’s military joint command said it was halting offensive operations against Israel, following hours of retaliatory strikes that had raised fears of a broader regional conflict.

Iran and the United States have agreed to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon to stop military operations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday.

"The parties agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon," the joint statement read.

Iran and the United States agreed on a roadmap towards reaching a final deal to end the war within 60 days, meditors Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday.

"The High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks," the joint statement read.

The first round of direct US-Iran talks since deal expected to continue through the night. US President Donald Trump, who is not at the talks, had earlier exchanged warnings with Iran's negotiator over clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, emphasised that the US-Iran agreement should take into account the csecurity and stability of countries across the region.

In a joint statement after a consultative meeting held in Cairo, the ministers described it as "a constructive step towards de-escalation and towards ending a conflict which posed significant risks to regional security and stability, as well as to energy markets, international maritime routes, global supply chains, and international trade." Building on the memorandum of understanding, the ministers emphasised the need for a swift conclusion to the next phase of negotiations to reach "a lasting, verifiable, and mutually acceptable solution" to the remaining issues.

Iraq is pressing ahead with plans to export crude oil through Syria's Mediterranean coast even as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually returns to normal, underscoring how this year's Gulf crisis has permanently reshaped energy security calculations across the Middle East.

The move follows the disruption caused by the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Iran conflict, which exposed Iraq's heavy dependence on a single maritime chokepoint. Iraqi officials told Reuters that Baghdad intends to maintain the new export corridor through Syria's port of Baniyas as a permanent alternative rather than merely an emergency contingency.

The decision reflects a broader strategic lesson from the conflict: even if Hormuz is reopened, countries that rely on it are no longer willing to assume the world's most important oil shipping lane will always remain accessible.

Iraq, the second-largest producer in OPEC, typically exports about 3.6 million barrels of crude oil per day, with roughly 3.4 million barrels traditionally shipped through its southern Gulf terminals connected to the Strait of Hormuz. When the waterway was effectively closed earlier this year, exports slowed sharply and crude inventories accumulated as storage facilities filled.

To reduce that vulnerability, Baghdad is developing an alternative outlet through Syria. Initial crude exports from the Mediterranean port of Baniyas are expected to begin as early as July at around 50,000 barrels per day, while fuel oil is already being trucked across the border for shipment to buyers in Europe and Africa. Syrian authorities are expanding storage and unloading facilities at Baniyas to accommodate higher export volumes.

The Iranian military’s joint command said that it is halting its offensive operations hours after Israel and Iran began trading fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war.

Israel struck Iran on Monday after being targeted by missiles, while a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia came under fire in the most serious exchange of hostilities since an April ceasefire, raising the possibility of a return to heavy fighting and complicating mediation efforts to end the war, AP reported.

In a brief statement, Netanyahu said the fighting has stopped “after we hit the terror regime in Tehran.” But he said, “If the terror regime in Iran makes the mistake and returns to attacking us, we will respond with force.”

Netanyahu also said that Israel is continuing to operate against Iran’s ally, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and that Israel “has full right to self-defense and we will exercise it to the full extent necessary.”

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