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Iranian state media reported that a foreign citizen working at the behest of the United States and Israel and acting as a proxy for two Gulf states has been arrested in Iran for espionage, the intelligence ministry said.

German Foreign Minister Wasserfall: The Tehran regime is still committed to destroying Israel.

German Foreign Minister Wesserfar: This goal is achievable if Iran is prepared to resolve the issue through diplomatic means.

German Foreign Minister Wasserfal: What we've heard from Tehran is that they are not yet ready to take a diplomatic approach.

German Foreign Minister Wertherfar: I firmly believe that the United States and Israel are ready to seek a diplomatic solution.

French Finance Minister: The next step is to convene a meeting of the International Energy Agency's Board of Governors, which will begin at 3 p.m.

French Finance Minister: We are prepared to impose sanctions on excessive price increases at gas stations.

French Finance Minister: Diesel prices in France have been particularly affected, with significant increases already observed.

French Finance Minister: All parties, including the United States, are willing to take measures to stabilize the market.

French Finance Minister: We need to be ready to take action at any time.

French Finance Minister: We have asked the International Energy Agency to develop scenario plans for the possible use of the strategic oil reserves.

Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar quoted US President Trump as saying that the war will not end this week.

The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service stated that they are conducting a detailed analysis of the Russian leadership's intentions regarding the situation in Iran and the potential continuation of US military operations.

US existing home sales rose 1.7% month-over-month in February, compared with an expected decline of 0.8% and a revised previous reading of -5.9% (from -8.40%).

The total number of existing home sales in the United States in February was 4.09 million units at an annualized rate, compared with the expected 3.89 million units. The previous value was revised from 3.91 million units to 4.02 million units.

White House Press Secretary Levitt: A press conference will be held at 2 p.m. Eastern Time today.

The Indian government will make a swift decision within 60 days to help businesses collaborate and expand the scale of manufacturing in India.

German Foreign Minister: Condemns recent acts of violence by settlers in the West Bank.

Indian government: India approves limited easing of investment restrictions for Chinese companies in India.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryomasa Akazawa: International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol explained the necessity of resuming shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the need to coordinate the release of oil reserves.