According to relevant news, on March 7 local time, the US President posted on social media that, given Russia's current "intense attacks" on Ukraine on the front - line, he is strongly considering imposing large - scale sanctions, including on the banking sector, and tariff sanctions on Russia until a cease - fire and a final peace agreement are reached. The US President urged Russia and Ukraine to "sit at the negotiation table".
On March 7 local time, the Ukrainian President posted on a social platform that the Russian military had launched another large - scale attack on Ukraine's energy facilities. Facilities in multiple regions such as Odessa, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Ternopil were attacked.
The Ukrainian President said that Russia used nearly 70 missiles, including cruise and ballistic missiles, and nearly 200 drones in the attack. Currently, rescue and restoration work is underway in various places. In addition, a missile hit near a house in Kharkiv, and some people were injured.
The Ukrainian President also stated that F - 16 fighters and Mirage - 2000 fighters provided by France have started to perform missions in Ukrainian airspace.
In the market, international crude oil prices soared, with Brent crude and US crude rising by more than 2%.
On March 7 local time, it was learned that the US President said in an interview that he hopes to negotiate with Iran on the nuclear issue and had sent a letter to Iranian leaders on the 6th.
According to a report on March 7, the US President sent a letter to Iranian leaders, saying that "he is willing to reach an agreement through negotiation". The US President also said to a media outlet, "The alternative is that some actions must be taken because Iran cannot have nuclear weapons."
On March 4 local time, the Russian President's press secretary said to the media that Russian President Putin had agreed to act as an intermediary in the nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran. On the same day, a Russian presidential assistant said that Russian and US representatives in Riyadh had agreed to hold separate talks on the Iranian situation.
On February 4, the US President signed a directive aimed at restoring the "maximum pressure" policy on Iran. The US President said that he is willing to meet Iranian leaders and try to persuade Iran to abandon its efforts to develop nuclear weapons. He also said that Iran is "too close" to having nuclear weapons and that the US has the right to prevent Iran from selling oil to other countries.
On February 5 local time, the Iranian Foreign Minister responded to the US President's remarks about Iran. The Iranian Foreign Minister said that the US "maximum pressure" was a failed experiment, and if the US repeated the same action, it would lead to another failure. He pointed out that if the main concern is that Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, this can be achieved without any problem, as Iran's position is clear. Iran is a member of the Treaty on the Non - Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and its top leadership has also made this position clear.
On the same day, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the US President's relevant remarks. The spokesman said that Iran has repeatedly stated that while being ready for political and diplomatic interactions, it will also firmly defend national interests and security and will "respond to any threats and pressures with the greatest firmness and resistance". He emphasized that the claim that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons is a lie that has been proven wrong many times. Iran is a member of the Treaty on the Non - Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and its nuclear program is under the full supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
In addition, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran also responded that Iran has no plan to develop nuclear weapons in the past, present, or future, and its peaceful nuclear program has always been implemented within the framework of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and the Treaty on the Non - Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
According to a report on February 27 local time, the Iranian President reiterated at a meeting that Iran is open to negotiations, but it will not "succumb to the pressure of power" and will not "negotiate under coercion". Iran is not afraid of sanctions and does not need to evade them. Iran will develop its economy through cooperation with neighboring countries and the expansion of regional trade.
Notably, on March 5 local time, the new Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces said that 2025 will be a "war year" focusing on the Gaza Strip and Iran. He emphasized that every effort will be made to secure the release of the detained personnel but did not mention specific policy changes. In addition, he said that the Israeli military's strategic system will be adjusted, including strengthening intelligence and air force capabilities against Iran.