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On March 8th, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 7th that the Russian military, using land-based, air-based, and sea-based long-range high-precision weapons and attack drones, conducted a large-scale strike against Ukrainian military-industrial complexes, energy infrastructure serving the needs of the Ukrainian military, and military airfields. The Russian military also struck 149 areas, including Ukrainian military transportation infrastructure and temporary deployment points for Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries, with air defense systems shooting down 200 fixed-wing drones. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on the 7th that 148 battles occurred in the front-line areas in the past day. The Ukrainian military is thwarting Russian attempts to advance deeper into Ukraine and has inflicted significant manpower and equipment losses on Russian forces in multiple locations. The Ukrainian Air Force, missile units, and artillery attacked Russian personnel concentration areas, drone control points, artillery systems, and other targets, shooting down more than 1,800 Russian drones.

March 8th - The Press Center of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) issued a notice stating that the second "Ministerial Corridor" press conference of the Fourth Session of the 14th NPC will be held in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People on the morning of March 9th, 2026, following the second plenary meeting. Principal officials from relevant departments of the State Council attending the meeting will be invited to give interviews. Domestic and foreign journalists are welcome to participate with their press credentials issued by the NPC.

March 8th - At 10:00 AM, the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held a press conference, inviting Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, to answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists on issues related to "China's Foreign Policy and External Relations." The Fourth Session of the 14th NPC held group meetings throughout the day, reviewing the draft Ecological and Environmental Law in the morning and the draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress and the draft Law on National Development Planning in the afternoon. The Fourth Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held group meetings in the morning to discuss the draft Ecological and Environmental Law, the draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, and the draft Law on National Development Planning; the third plenary meeting was held in the afternoon, where members delivered speeches.

Saudi Ministry of Defense: Saudi Arabia thwarted a drone attack targeting the diplomatic district of Riyadh; no injuries were reported.

Kuwaiti Army: Responding to a drone attack, shrapnel caused some damage to civilian buildings.

On March 8, the White House temporarily halted the release of a federal security bulletin warning of a potential greater threat to the U.S. homeland from a conflict with Iran, which was drafted jointly by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). The bulletin was originally intended for distribution to state and local law enforcement agencies. A Trump administration official stated that the White House requested a delay in the bulletin's release to further review its accuracy. The official said the document, drafted by the DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, was "not deep enough and not well-written" and needed reassessment. The White House stated that reviewing intelligence bulletins before release is a normal procedure to ensure that information released is accurate, up-to-date, and fully verified.

According to Israeli media N12, sirens sounded in northern Israel and the Sharon region following Iran's missile launch.

On March 8th, Trump stated on social media that Britain, our former great ally, perhaps our greatest ally, is finally seriously considering sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. "That's alright, Prime Minister Starmer, we no longer need them—but we will remember. We don't need people who join the war after we've already won."

Kuwaiti Army: Fuel storage tanks belonging to Kuwait International Airport were targeted in a drone attack.

On March 8th, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that Saudi Arabia has informed Iran that while it supports a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Iran and the United States, it may take appropriate measures in response if Iran continues to attack Saudi Arabia and its energy sector. The sources revealed that two days prior, the Saudi Foreign Minister met with the Iranian Foreign Minister and clearly articulated Riyadh's position. The sources indicated that Saudi Arabia is willing to accept any mediation approach aimed at de-escalating the situation and reaching a solution through negotiations. They also emphasized that Riyadh and other Gulf states have never allowed the United States to use their airspace or territory to launch airstrikes against Iran.

On March 8th, local time, on the evening of the 7th, Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Naini stated that in the first week after the outbreak of the conflict, the Iranian armed forces implemented a multi-layered offensive strategy. Statistics show that Iran conducted 600 missile strikes, using various types of solid and liquid-fueled ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. In addition, Iran conducted 2,600 drone operations. During these operations, more than 200 sensitive targets located at US military bases and key Israeli facilities were precisely targeted and destroyed. Naini emphasized that the scale of Iranian firepower projection in the first three days of the conflict was equivalent to the total firepower deployed during the entire "12-Day War." Naini also stated that 17 ships belonging to the United States, Israel, and their allies have been attacked.

Local news agencies, citing sources from Iran's oil ministry, reported that fuel depots in three regions, including Karaj, west of the capital Tehran, were attacked.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani: The United States is already mired in its own miscalculation.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani: Regional countries have realized that the United States can no longer guarantee their security.

Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: The US strategy was to end the war with high intensity but in a short period of time. But they didn't expect that the Iranians wouldn't let them off so easily.

Market news: The Israel Defense Forces have detected Iran launching missiles toward central Israel.

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani: Trump's statement that he must interfere in the selection of Iran's future leaders shows that he is an extremely backward person.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: There is evidence that the Shahed drones used in the Middle East contain Russian components—these drones are targeting Arab countries and Americans in the region. Every such fact shows that we are not just facing interconnected regimes, but interdependent regimes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: We do not want to divide Iran. We want to liberate Iran.

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani: The strikes by Israel and the United States are aimed at dividing Iran.