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According to Japanese Broadcasting Association NHK: Kobayashi Takayuki, the head of the Liberal Democratic Party's political investigation, responded to Trump's call to dispatch warships to the Middle East, saying that although this possibility has not been completely ruled out legally, given that the current conflict is still ongoing, this is an issue that requires careful judgment.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: In the 52nd wave of Operation True Commitment-4, missiles and drones were targeted at targets in the occupied territories and three U.S. bases in the region.

Goldman Sachs: Upcoming euro zone data (as of before the outbreak of the Iran conflict) are expected to be broadly consistent with the European Central Bank's December staff forecasts. But the surge in energy prices that followed the conflict poses significant risks to the economic outlook.

Financial Blog Zero Hedge: How disconnected is the VIX from overall volatility? The VIX index is currently only one-third of the level on the United States' "Liberation Day" (April 2, 2025) (supported by the capital expenditure expectations of the "Big Seven" in the U.S. stock market), while the overall market volatility is equivalent to the April 2025 crash.

Goldman Sachs: Russia's month-on-month inflation rate fell back in February and is closer to the 4% target. The Bank of Russia is expected to lower the policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 15.00% next Friday (market consensus: 15.00%), continuing its interest rate cutting cycle.

The U.S. State Department: Due to security risks, it has asked non-emergency U.S. employees and their families in Oman to evacuate.

Iranian government spokesman Mohajerani: In the 15 days since the United States and Israel launched large-scale air strikes against Iran, more than 42,000 Iranian civilian facilities have been attacked and damaged.

The statement showed that the U.S. military confirmed that six service members were killed in Iraq.

According to Iranian media Fars News: At least 15 people were killed in a US and Israeli air strike on a factory in the center of Isfahan.

According to the British Telegraph: British Prime Minister Starmer may send thousands of drones to the Middle East.

Air India: Following the directives of the UAE airport authorities, Air India and Air India Express have been forced to curtail their temporary operations until March 15, 2026.

Swiss Government: Military overflight request from the United States discussed. In view of the principle of neutrality, the Federal Council rejected two requests related to the Iran war.

Colombian Energy Minister: Will meet with the US government next Monday to discuss lifting sanctions and restoring commercial relations with Venezuela.

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad urged American citizens to leave Iraq immediately.

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament: This war proves that American bases in our region protect no one.

Mayor of Moscow, Russia: Russian air defense systems shot down 32 drones flying to Moscow.

Council of the European Union: The Council also decided not to renew the listing of two individuals and to remove five deceased individuals from the list.

EU Council: Sanctions list targeting approximately 2,600 individuals and entities will remain in effect.

Council of the European Union: Extending the list of individual sanctions targeting Ukraine’s territorial integrity until September 15, 2026.

EU Council: EU extends list of individual sanctions targeting Ukraine’s territorial integrity for another six months.