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Korean Air: After the United States launched air strikes on Iran, it has suspended the Incheon-Dubai route until March 5.

Japan's Topix fell 1%.

A senior U.S. official confirmed that the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia had been attacked.

Japan's oil and coal index fell 2.6%.

Japan's air transport index fell more than 2%.

The annual rate of the BRC shop price index in the UK in February was 1.1%, compared with the previous value of 1.50%.

The 30-year Japanese government bond yield rose 2.5 basis points to 3.3%.

Market news: Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. is still under active review by U.S. antitrust regulators.

Two sources said a fire broke out at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after the explosion.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: We will minimize the impact of tensions in Iran on the Japanese economy.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: Foreign exchange intervention is part of the joint statement with the United States.

Preliminary reports indicate that an explosion occurred in the diplomatic district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and explosions were also heard from the nearby US Embassy.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryomasa Akasawa: If the interruption of Qatar’s LNG supply affects energy supply, Japan will switch to spot LNG or inter-company supply.

Japan's corporate capital expenditures in the fourth quarter were at an annual rate of 6.5%, compared with the previous value of 2.90%.

Japan's annual rate of base money in February was -10.6%, compared with -9.50% in the previous month.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryomasa Akasawa: There are no specific plans to release oil reserves. The suspension of Qatar's LNG production will have no short-term impact on Japan's electricity and natural gas supplies.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: Seeing the U.S. dollar being bought as a safe-haven currency.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: Appropriate action will be taken while monitoring the situation.

US President Trump confirmed that he will attend this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: It is crucial to minimize the impact on families and the economy.