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US President Trump: It's very difficult for Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement. It's really, really difficult. We've come close to an agreement many times, but one side always drops out. But you know, we haven't really lost. They're the losers. It doesn't affect us much because we're separated by an ocean. I'm doing this for the good of Europe.
A member of Iran's leadership council stated that Iran will not attack any country that has not attacked it; the right of a country to exercise self-defense is legitimate and recognized when it is invaded.
The U.S. State Department says it has operated more than ten charter flights, successfully evacuating thousands of Americans safely from the Middle East.
March 7th - In light of current operational capabilities and the regional situation, and to meet the travel needs of passengers, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines are gradually resuming some flights to the Middle East. Air China will resume its Riyadh-Beijing route on March 5th, 2026. Normal ticket sales for the Beijing-Dubai route will resume on March 7th, and the Dubai-Beijing route will launch "ticket change waitlist" and "ticket reservation" functions on March 6th. China Eastern Airlines will partially resume flights between Shanghai Pudong, Xi'an, Kunming-Dubai, Shanghai Pudong-Riyadh, and Beijing Daxing-Muscat from March 7th to March 12th. China Southern Airlines will resume some Guangzhou-Dubai and Shenzhen-Dubai flights from March 8th to 11th, 2026.
The Finnish president stated that the Middle East war could hinder military cooperation between Iran and Russia, thus benefiting Ukraine.
In an interview with Iranian state television, Naqdi, a senior official of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, said that the opportunity to eliminate Israel has emerged.
Kuwait Oil Company stated that it remains fully prepared to resume production levels once conditions permit.
Iranian President Peshizian: Iran seeks to establish friendly relations with countries in the region, but this does not deny Iran's right to defend itself against "aggression" from the United States and Israel.
Kuwait Oil Company emphasized that the adjustment was purely a precautionary measure and would be reassessed depending on how the situation develops.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) issued a statement saying that in light of the Iranian attack on Kuwait, the company has implemented precautionary measures, reducing crude oil production and refining capacity.
UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: Received a report of an incident 10 nautical miles north of Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
According to Iranian state media, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed that it struck a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
A source at the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that, given recent developments, a phased plan is being developed to ensure the security of the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC, recognized only by Turkey). Deploying F-16 fighter jets to the island is one of the options being considered.
Israel Defense Forces: Confirms Iran launched a missile at Israel.
Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at Bahrain.
March 7 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on the 7th that it had detected a new round of ballistic missile launches from Iran, and air raid sirens are expected to sound in central Israel in the next few minutes.
The UK Ministry of Defence revealed that at its repair center in Ukraine, "British engineers and their Ukrainian counterparts are working day and night to repair damaged vehicles and send them back to the front lines more quickly."
The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that the UAE's air defense system successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drone attacks.
March 7th - At a press briefing held by the State Council Information Office, it was learned that the National People's Congress (NPC) is currently reviewing the draft National Development Planning Law, further ensuring the smooth progress of national development planning within the framework of the rule of law. Zheng Bei, Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, stated that the simultaneous review of the draft National Development Planning Law by the NPC this year is a landmark event. This law encapsulates the effective practices of our Party in guiding economic and social development with medium- and long-term planning under the conditions of a socialist market economy. The promulgation and implementation of the National Development Planning Law will clarify the responsibilities and specific arrangements for planning implementation through legal means, ensuring the smooth progress of national development planning work within the framework of the rule of law.
Indian government sources say there are currently no plans to raise retail prices for gasoline and diesel in India.
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