On the 24th, President PEZESHKIAN reiterated Iran "completely does not" want nuclear weapons and said Tehran is willing, within the framework of international law, to reduce uranium enrichment levels and accept inspections. He said Iran has not chosen war, does not seek war, and has been forced into it. Regarding a previously signed Iran‑US memorandum of understanding, he said "the agreement has been signed" and Iran remains willing to advance talks on that basis.

Swissquote senior analyst Ipek Ozkardeska said broad indices and pension funds are heavily tied to the AI theme: tech comprises roughly 40% of S&P 500 market cap, and three chipmakers account for more than 25% of MSCI Emerging Markets by market-cap weight. She called AI a market “core pillar” and warned that if the AI investment case falters it could trigger a marked equity correction. In the near term she expects the US rally to remain supported by seasonal factors and could extend through year-end, but downside risk would rise sharply if confidence in the AI story slips.

On Sept. 24 local time (early Sept. 25 Beijing time), Israeli prime minister Netanyahu spoke at the 81st UN General Assembly general debate. Numerous country delegations walked out in protest while the Israeli delegation applauded. Netanyahu called the departing representatives "cowards."