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Market news: Navy Vice Adm. Richard Correll, the nominee for commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, expressed support for the conclusion of the investigation that there is currently no need for nuclear warhead explosion tests.

The U.S. Treasury Department website shows that the U.S. has issued a general license authorizing transactions with the Belarusian Development and Reconstruction Bank and other specific entities.

US financial media Semafor: The US State Department has allocated $1.25 billion from international disaster relief and peacekeeping funds to Trump's Gaza Peace Committee.

Senior Iranian official: Diplomacy has not stopped. If the United States can return to realism, it may still be able to find a way forward.

A senior Iranian official said that Türkiye and Pakistan are working to help Iran establish a common position with the United States.

A senior Iranian official stated that Iran's assessment of the "15-point proposal" is that the agreement is "unilateral and unjust," serving only the interests of the United States and Israel. The proposal lacks the minimum requirements for success.

German Foreign Minister: Ukraine is Germany's top priority, and easing sanctions against Russia would be a mistake.

German Foreign Minister: Reaching a common position with the United States on the Iran issue is crucial, as is ending the conflict.

Senate Majority Leader Thune: It will be difficult for the Senate to enter a recess before the Department of Homeland Security funding is secured.

Gazprom Neft CEO: Gasoline exports will need to be embargoed for 2 to 3 months.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Iran's response to the United States' 15-point proposal was officially delivered through an intermediary last night.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: The Red Sea channel must be kept open because there is a threat from the Houthis.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Plans to meet with French President Macron in April.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: Rising oil prices are providing funds for Russia.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Ministers will announce details of fuel subsidies at 6 pm Central European Time.

U.S. Navy Secretary: Nature of war is changing rapidly. The Department of the Navy is adapting its acquisition systems to deliver capabilities to our warfighters faster.

Hyundai Motor: Plans to launch 36 new or significantly upgraded models in the U.S., Canada and Mexico markets between 2026 and 2030.

Russia's central bank gold and foreign exchange reserves totaled US$776.8 billion in the week to March 20, compared with the previous value of US$803.2 billion.

Russian Finance Minister Siluanov: Budget rules have been suspended "until the summer."

Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Today condemns in the strongest terms Iran's attack on the United Arab Emirates, which killed two Pakistani and Indian nationals and injured a Jordanian citizen, an Emirati citizen and an Indian national.