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US President Trump: No plans to use strategic oil reserves.

U.S. President Trump: (Asked about Zelensky’s offer to help defend against Iranian drones) I will accept any assistance from any country.

French President Macron: Hezbollah must immediately stop firing rockets into Israel. Israel must avoid any ground operations or large-scale military operations into Lebanese territory.

French President Macron: Lebanese people have the right to peace and security, just like everyone in the Middle East.

French President Macron: France will strengthen cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine has received a request from the United States to help deal with the drone problem in the Middle East.

U.S. stocks continued their decline, with the Nasdaq falling nearly 1% in the short term, the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling about 2%, and the S&P 500 Index falling 1.2%.

Dutch Foreign Minister: Participated in calls with the EU and Gulf countries. We strongly condemn Iran’s continued attacks and express our full support for our partners. These indiscriminate attacks on the region are inexcusable and must stop immediately.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: We are not attacking our neighbors and Muslim countries. We are attacking American targets and American bases and installations that unfortunately are located on the soil of our neighbors.

US President Trump: The United States has a large amount of arms and the defense industry is increasing production. No need to activate the Defense Production Act.

U.S. President Trump: Iran's actions are progressing beyond expectations and will not give a timetable.

US President Trump: The process of selecting a new leader (of Iran) is still in its early stages, and it is unlikely that the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be elected.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas: Whoever uses force must explain the reasons for doing so in accordance with international law.

According to NBC News: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said that Iran is ready for a US ground invasion.

German energy company Uniper: The company is continuing to work on diversifying energy supply, and Canada is quite attractive.

Sources: German energy company Uniper is in talks with Canada to purchase additional LNG volumes.

According to Politico: US President Trump said he is in dialogue with Cuba.

US President Trump: The Washington, D.C. Crime Task Force has arrested more than 10,000 people since it was launched.

Air France: Extending the suspension of flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 6.

Market news: Canadian and US Trade Secretary LeBron will visit Washington on Friday.