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Royal Bank of Canada analyst Halima Croft: If this conflict lasts longer, officials in Washington may regret not replenishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

Royal Bank of Canada analyst Helima Croft: As we understand it, regional leaders have warned the United States of the risks of another conflict with Iran and pointed out that oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel would pose a clear risk.

Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader, and Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Revolutionary Guards, were killed in Israeli and U.S. air strikes.

US President Trump: It is now much easier to solve the Iran problem through diplomatic channels. Iran's attacks so far have been lower than we expected.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anand: Canada supports the UAE in defending itself against Iran's attempts to escalate the conflict.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the "most violent" offensive operations against Israeli and US bases are about to begin.

Australian Foreign Minister: In light of military strikes, Australia urges citizens not to travel to Israel, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anand: Canada strongly condemns Iran’s attack on Qatar. Canada stands with Qatar and all of its partners in the region to protect security and prevent any further escalation.

The United States used Anthropic (its artificial intelligence technology) in air strikes in the Middle East, and Trump had just issued a ban on Anthropic hours before the attack.

Market news: The US air strike targeted a riot police SWAT headquarters in Tehran.

Key members of the U.S. Congress are demanding a quick vote on a war powers resolution that would limit Trump's military strikes against Iran.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese: Australia supports U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Cuban Embassy in the United States: Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement calling for an end to the new round of aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese: Australia has always clearly opposed the "brutal Iranian regime."

The United States assesses that Iran is not currently developing intercontinental ballistic missiles. If they choose to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles, it will take 10 years to produce them.

New car registrations in France fell by 14.70% year-on-year in February to 120,764 vehicles. Tesla registrations in France increased by 55.11% in February.

Market News: US President Trump said that Iran has some qualified leadership candidates.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: The United States "did not start this conflict, but we will end it."

Senior U.S. officials claimed that Iran planned to launch missiles preemptively and that Trump was "forced" to take action.

According to the Financial Times: The United States is not considering releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.