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US President Trump: The process of selecting a new leader (in Iran) is still in its early stages, and the chances of the son of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei being elected are slim.

Sources say German energy company Uniper is in talks with Canada to purchase additional liquefied natural gas.

US President Trump: The Washington, D.C. Crime Task Force has arrested more than 10,000 people since its inception.

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations: We must continue to weaken Iran's capabilities before engaging in diplomacy.

According to NBC News: The White House has nominated Senator Dines to replace Homeland Security Secretary Noem.

The German DAX 30 index closed down 416.98 points, or 1.72%, at 23,799.28 on Thursday, March 5th; the UK FTSE 100 index closed down 154.76 points, or 1.46%, at 10,412.89 on Thursday, March 5th; and the French CAC 40 index closed down 121.93 points, or 1.49%, at 8,045.80 on Thursday, March 5th. The Stoxx 50 index closed down 89.42 points, or 1.52%, at 5781.50 on Thursday, March 5; the Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 271.33 points, or 1.55%, at 17219.87 on Thursday, March 5; and the Italian FTSE MIB index closed down 694.38 points, or 1.53%, at 44642.50 on Thursday, March 5.

The US Treasury auction for the four weeks ending March 5th yielded a winning bid of 3.64%, compared to 3.63% previously.

According to Nikkei: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will reach an agreement on a framework at a summit in Japan on Friday.

According to Nikkei: Japan and Canada plan to strengthen cooperation in cyber defense.

Sri Lankan President: The Iranian vessel will be towed to Trincomalee port after the crew has been safely evacuated.

Sri Lankan President: There are 208 crew members on board, and Sri Lanka has begun unloading Iranian crew members.

Market news: Bahrain officials said that a fire broke out at a unit at the Babco Energy refinery following the Iranian missile attack. The fire has been brought under control, there were no casualties, and the refinery continues to operate.

Aegean Airlines: Tel Aviv flights cancelled until the morning of March 13.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi spoke by phone with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister about the explosion that occurred today in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, denying that any shells were fired from Iran into the region, and that the armed forces are investigating the incident.

Finnish Defense Minister: Finland's proposal is unrelated to the European nuclear debate.