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Local authorities say the fire at an oil depot in Armavir, southern Russia, has been extinguished.

March 8 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated today that Iran is attempting to reorganize its ranks and elect a new leader, with a meeting of Iranian experts, not held in forty years, expected to convene soon in Qom. Israel will continue to hold Khamenei's successor and anyone attempting to appoint him accountable; and warned all those planning to participate in the election that Israel will not hesitate to target them as well.

According to Al Jazeera, Russian Ambassador to London Andrei Kerin stated that Russia is not neutral in the war against Iran and that Moscow supports Tehran.

The Kuwaiti fire department said two officials died while on duty.

According to Axios, U.S. government officials have revealed that the possibility of seizing Kharag Island, Iran's strategic oil export terminal, has been discussed internally. The island handles approximately 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.

According to Al Jazeera, an Israeli minister stated that Israel plans to take "further escalation actions" following the attack on Iranian oil facilities.

Saudi Aramco shares rose 3.3% in early trading.

Bahrain Electricity and Water Authority: Iran's attack on a desalination facility has not affected water supply or the capacity of the water supply network.

The Israeli military has issued evacuation warnings for four villages in southern Lebanon.

On March 8, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf posted on social media that if the current war continues, not only will oil exports be difficult, but production could also be affected. He also pointed out that driven by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "delusions," not only are American interests harmed, but interests throughout the region and even globally could be impacted.

US President Trump: Pass the Save America Act now. That's what everyone's really concerned about!

Australian Foreign Minister: We support efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

According to Iranian state television, Iranian President Pezechzian stated, "The enemy misunderstood my words" and attempted to sow discord between Iran and its neighbors.

March 8th - Today (March 8th) marks the 35th day of the Spring Festival travel rush. It is estimated that the total number of cross-regional passenger trips will reach 194.09 million, a decrease of 1.5% compared to the previous day, but an increase of 4.0% compared to the same period in 2025.

Israel Defense Forces: The Israel Defense Forces have launched a new round of strikes against Iran.

On March 8th, local time, Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Naini stated that Iran has stockpiled a large-scale arsenal of weapons, including heavy missiles, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, various types of drones, and attack vessels, sufficient to cope with a broad and protracted war, and there is no need to worry. Naini claimed that the Iranian armed forces have the capability to sustain a high-intensity war for at least six months at the current pace. The missiles currently in use are mainly first- and second-generation models. In the coming days, Iran will employ new attack methods, using advanced missiles with longer ranges and fewer deployments, which will pose a heavier and more targeted threat to adversaries.

Israeli military: We have detected Iran launching a new type of missile.

On March 8th, Wang Yi stated that President Xi Jinping's proposal to build a community with a shared future for mankind demonstrates the vision and broad-mindedness of a leader of a major power, answering the question of our time: where is humanity headed? It aims to tell the world that humanity's enemies are not each other, but war, poverty, hunger, and injustice. Overcoming these challenges cannot be achieved through individual efforts or by remaining isolated; it requires unity, cooperation, and global solidarity. Isolation leads to helplessness, while unity brings strength. People around the world are increasingly recognizing the contemporary value and power of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, which acts like a lighthouse illuminating humanity's path forward.

On March 8, Wang Yi, in response to a question about building a community with a shared future for mankind, said that the Chinese people have always had a vision of a world where all under heaven are interconnected and pursue a world of great harmony. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the rise of a great power with 1.4 billion people will never replicate the old path of great power rivalry and expansion. Instead, we will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and promote all countries to jointly pursue peaceful development, building a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and a clean and beautiful environment.