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Israel Defense Forces: Missiles launched from Iran have been detected. Defense systems are operational to intercept the threat. Precautionary directives have been sent to the relevant area in the past few minutes.

On March 24, Iranian senior official Mohsen Rezaei stated that the war will continue until all losses are compensated, all economic sanctions are lifted, and the United States is assured of no interference in Iranian affairs. This is a decision made by our nation, our leaders, and our armed forces. If our infrastructure is attacked, it will no longer be an "eye for an eye"—it will be a "head for a head"; you will be paralyzed.

According to BleepingComputer: Crunchyroll, a well-known U.S. streaming service owned by Sony Group, has launched an investigation after hackers claimed to have stolen data from 6.8 million users.

March 24th - According to foreign media reports, Apple is preparing to introduce ads into its Maps app as part of a broader effort to generate more revenue from its services business. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that an announcement could be made as early as this month. The system will, according to sources, operate similarly to ads in Google Maps, allowing retailers and brands to bid for ad placements in search results. The program will allow restaurants to bid on a search term—such as "sushi." Then, when users search for this type of food, the restaurant's location ad from the highest bidder will appear at the top of the search results. Similar to Google, Yelp uses a similar approach in its app and website.

The Trump administration has launched two new investigations into Harvard University.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan emphasized the importance of maintaining regional stability and lasting security during a telephone conversation.

Apple (AAPL.O) announced on March 24th that it plans to hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 8th to 12th, where it will showcase a range of crucial artificial intelligence (AI) features. In a statement released Monday, the company said the conference will highlight major updates to Apple platforms, including advancements in AI and exciting new software and developer tools. An in-person keynote address will kick off the conference on June 8th at Apple headquarters.

U.S. Ambassador to the EU, Puzde: The U.S. and the EU are close to reaching an agreement on key minerals; optimistically, EU lawmakers will vote to push for lower tariffs on U.S. industrial goods.

S&P Global Ratings: Quantum computing poses a risk to digital assets.

March 24 - On March 23, local time, the head of Tehran's emergency medical services center stated that 430 locations in Tehran have been attacked since the start of the current round of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The official stated that the conflict has resulted in 6,848 injuries and 636 deaths in Tehran.

On March 24, European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane stated that Europe's reliance on bank financing is hindering innovation centered on artificial intelligence. Lane explained that this is why governments must urgently advance their long-held vision of a savings and investment union. This adds to the argument for closer cooperation among the 27 EU member states. Lane pointed out: "The Eurozone's bank-centric financial system is mismatched with the scale and nature of the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Bank-based financing is structurally ill-suited to intangible, long-term investments, while alternative channels such as venture capital and private lending are too weak in the Eurozone." He stated that a "deeper, more integrated capital market is needed that can broaden the investor base for intangible asset-intensive projects, promote cross-border risk sharing, and reduce the need for bank financing."

U.S. Interior Secretary Bergham: Asian partners seeking to purchase U.S. energy underscores the need for energy security on U.S. territory.

U.S. Interior Secretary Bergham: Alaska is key to U.S. energy security, and liquefied natural gas is a high priority project; regarding Iran—Trump will resolve this issue and win.

According to Israel's Channel 12: Israeli officials say Trump will not sign an Iran deal that fails to achieve the war's objectives.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Trump believes that the gains from the war can be used to reach an agreement with Iran.

As of the 2:30 closing bell, the main Shanghai gold futures contract fell 1.30%, the main Shanghai silver futures contract rose 3.47%, and the main SC crude oil futures contract fell 7.81%.

According to The Guardian, two diplomatic sources confirmed that the Hungarian Foreign Minister has shared information with Lavrov.

According to CBS News, military sources say there are no changes to plans to send thousands of Marines and sailors to the Middle East.