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A senior Iranian official said: Diplomacy has not stopped. If the United States can return to realism, it may still be able to find a way forward.
A senior Iranian official stated that Iran's assessment of the "15-point proposal" is that the agreement is "one-sided and unjust," serving only the interests of the United States and Israel. The proposal lacks the minimum requirements for success.
German Foreign Minister: Ukraine is Germany's top priority, and easing sanctions against Russia would be a mistake.
German Foreign Minister: Reaching a common position with the United States on the Iran issue is crucial, as is ending the conflict.
Senate Majority Leader Thune: It will be difficult for the Senate to enter a recess before the Department of Homeland Security funding is secured.
On March 26, Mao Geping (01318.HK) announced in Hong Kong that the company's revenue in 2025 will be RMB 5.05 billion, an increase of 30.01% year-on-year; net profit for the year will be RMB 1.205 billion, an increase of 36.7% year-on-year; earnings per share will be RMB 2.46, and a final dividend of RMB 1.00 per share is proposed.
March 26 – According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, sources indicated that Iran formally submitted its response to the "15-point proposal" to the United States last night through intermediaries and is currently awaiting a reply. Iran's response included the following core demands: ① A cessation of the enemy's terrorist aggression; ② Establishment of objective conditions to ensure that war will not be repeated; ③ Clarification and guarantee of compensation for war losses; ④ A ceasefire that must be implemented simultaneously on all fronts and by all resistance organizations involved in the fighting throughout the region. The source also emphasized that Iran's exercise of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz is its natural and legitimate right, and a guarantee for ensuring the fulfillment of commitments, which must be recognized. The source pointed out that Iran has determined the US's negotiating statement to be a "third deception" scheme, with three underlying purposes: ① Deceiving the international community by fabricating a peaceful posture; ② Depressing global oil prices; ③ Buying time for a ground invasion from southern Iran.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down 211.69 points, or 0.46%, at 46,217.80 on Thursday, March 26; the S&P 500 opened down 49.03 points, or 0.74%, at 6,542.91; and the Nasdaq Composite opened down 243.34 points, or 1.11%, at 21,686.49.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Plans to meet with French President Macron in April.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: Rising oil prices are providing funding for Russia.
On March 26, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held a telephone conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anand at the latter's request. Wang Yi elaborated on China's principled position, stating that the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue and should not be used as a pretext for military action. The abuse of force will only bring serious consequences, and the spillover effects of war threaten regional security and stability. Both the United States and Iran are willing to restart negotiations, and the international community should encourage both sides to return to the negotiating table and seek an effective political solution. China and Canada can play a constructive role in this regard. The two sides also exchanged views on China-Canada relations, agreeing to implement the outcomes of Prime Minister Carney's visit to China in a positive and pragmatic manner, restart dialogue at all levels, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the stable and healthy development of the new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
UAE Ministry of Defense: UAE air defense system intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drone attacks.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Ministers will announce details of fuel subsidies at 6 p.m. Central European Time (1 a.m. the following day Beijing Time).
March 26 - The OECD predicts that the UK's annual headline inflation rate will climb to 4% this year due to high energy prices. The latest data for February showed the UK's annual headline CPI inflation rate at 3.0%. The Middle East conflict has led to energy supply disruptions and high oil prices, thus increasing the risk of inflation. Quilter analyst Lindsay James stated in a report: "Unless the situation changes in the near future, a resolution to the conflict could take months rather than weeks, and even after the conflict ends, energy prices will remain high for a considerable period."
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Israel's "plan to expand its controlled territory" is a euphemism for military aggression and illegal occupation, and that such politically correct news obscures the true extent of violations of international law and the brutal atrocities, death, and destruction on the ground.
Market news: Warner Bros. is scheduled to hold a shareholders' meeting on April 23 regarding the deal with Paramount.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk: I hope fuel prices in Poland will be as low as possible.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Poland has decided to take measures to deal with high oil prices.
South Africa's repo rate as of March 26 was 6.75%, as expected and unchanged from the previous rate.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk: High oil prices are a direct consequence of the Middle East wars.
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