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March 11 – According to The Times of Israel, since the start of the war, Iran has launched approximately 300 ballistic missiles at Israel, but the frequency of launches has steadily decreased. On February 28, the first day of the war, about 90 ballistic missiles were launched at Israel. The following day, the number dropped to about 60. For the next six days, Iran launched 20 missiles daily in small, frequent bursts. By the recent Sunday and Monday, Iran had launched fewer than 20 missiles daily, mostly in small salvos or single launches. During the conflict, Iran has also launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at other Middle Eastern countries.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.1% at 25,936 points in overnight trading, a discount of 24 points.

Key U.S. Senator Tillis has agreed to initiate the process of nominating Warsh as the Federal Reserve Chair.

A German government spokesperson stated that measures must be targeted, temporary, and coordinated.

A German government spokesperson stated that they consider energy prices a pressing issue that the upcoming European Council meeting must address.

A German government spokesperson stated (following the European Competitiveness Conference) that heads of state and government agreed that it is essential to strengthen the internal market while protecting it from unfair competition.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: A special budget will allocate tens of billions of shekels for war defense spending against Iran.

On March 11, White House Press Secretary Janet Levitt stated that the U.S. military action against Iran "will lead to a decrease in natural gas prices in the long run." "The recent rise in oil and gas prices for the American people is temporary, and in the long run, this action will lead to a decrease in natural gas prices," Levitt said. She added that Trump and his energy team "are closely monitoring the market, speaking with industry leaders, and the U.S. military is continuing to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and developing further plans, as directed by the President." When asked about the timeline for the action against Iran, Levitt stated that the military action against Iran will end when Trump determines that the objectives have been achieved and Iran has surrendered unconditionally. "Ultimately, when the Commander-in-Chief (Trump) determines that the military objectives have been achieved, fully accomplished, and Iran is in a state of complete and unconditional surrender, whether they acknowledge it or not, the military action will end," Levitt said.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Thune: There will be debate and voting on the "Salvation Act".

The White House: The initial timeline for the war against Iran was 4-6 weeks, but the objective has now been achieved ahead of schedule.

The White House stated that the rise in oil and gas prices is "temporary."

The White House: The U.S. Navy has offered to escort oil tankers if necessary.

The White House: US President Trump is not afraid to take further action on energy issues. Oil prices will fall once national security options are agreed upon.

The White House: The President and his energy team are closely monitoring market developments and are working on additional plans.

The latest yield on the two-year U.S. Treasury note is 3.586%, and the latest yield on the ten-year U.S. Treasury note is 4.152%.

In a phone call with the Egyptian foreign minister, the Iranian foreign minister stated that Tehran seeks to continue maintaining friendly and fraternal relations with countries in the region.