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Tehran, March 3 (Xinhua) — Iran's armed forces will prevent oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Adviser to the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ebrahim Jabari stated this in an interview with state-run IRIB TV on Monday, warning that the Iranian military will take action against any oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

According to him, the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and the IRGC naval forces and the Iranian army will set fire to any ship that tries to pass through it.

E. Jabari stated that oil pipelines in the region will also become a target for Iran, and “we will not allow oil to be exported from the region.”

He added that the United States depends on West Asian oil, “but they must know that not a single drop of oil will be supplied to them.” –0–

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WASHINGTON, March 2 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the American military campaign against Iran "could go on much longer" than the estimated four to five weeks he outlined in a media interview the previous day.

"We can go on much longer than this. We will," Trump said at a White House event, referring to his previous statements that the attacks could last four to five weeks.

"I'm not bored. There's nothing boring about this," the American leader remarked as war engulfed the entire Middle East.

Earlier, D. Trump said in an interview with the New York Post that he does not rule out the possibility of sending US ground troops to Iran, “if they are needed.” –0–

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Paris, March 2 (Xinhua) — France and Germany have formed a high-level nuclear steering group to strengthen cooperation on strategic deterrence. This was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a joint declaration released on Monday.

According to a declaration released by the Elysee Palace, the two countries agreed that a steering group would facilitate bilateral consultations on the strategic balance of conventional forces, missile defense and French nuclear capabilities.

As noted in the document, the two countries agreed to begin implementing concrete steps this year, including Germany's conventional participation in French nuclear exercises, joint visits to strategic sites, and the development of conventional force capabilities with European partners.

The declaration reiterates that the nuclear component of strategic deterrence remains the cornerstone of European security and notes that current cooperation is intended to complement, and not replace, the nuclear deterrence and nuclear sharing mechanisms of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

According to the document, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to international obligations, including the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. They pledged to maintain close coordination with the United States, the United Kingdom, other allies, and NATO.

On Monday, Macron also announced that he had ordered an increase in the number of nuclear warheads in France to strengthen the country's arsenal. –0–

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JOHANNESBURG, March 2 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and several others remain trapped after a building collapsed in a southern suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday, local authorities said.

Johannesburg Emergency Response spokesperson L'olile Khumalo told reporters at the scene that two people were confirmed to be trapped under the rubble, and three others were still missing. One person was successfully rescued.

According to L. Khumalo, the incident occurred at the Amethyst Business Park complex in the Ormond area. Twelve workers were on the ground floor when part of the two-story building collapsed.

Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to ensure the safety of rescue operations.

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London, March 2 (Xinhua) — Britain will not join the US and Israel in their "offensive strikes" against Iran, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

Speaking in the British Parliament, K. Starmer noted that such decisions require “legal justifications for the UK’s actions” and “an achievable, carefully thought-out plan.”

He emphasized that he was guided by this very principle when deciding not to participate in the US and Israeli "offensive strikes" against Iran. "This [British] government does not believe in the possibility of regime change from the air," Starmer stated.

"President [of the United States Donald] Trump has expressed his disagreement with our decision not to take part in the first strikes, but it is my responsibility to determine what is in the UK's national interest," Starmer stressed.

As British media reported on Monday, D. Trump said he was “very disappointed” in K. Starmer because he did not allow the US to use a military base on the island of Diego Garcia to carry out strikes against Iran. –0–

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Astana, March 2 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan calls on the parties involved to exercise restraint and resolve conflicts solely through political and diplomatic means amid the escalating situation in the Middle East. This was stated in an official statement by the country's Foreign Ministry, published on Monday.

The statement notes that compliance with international humanitarian law requires special protection for civilians and infrastructure in conflict situations. Kazakhstan reiterated its unwavering position on the need to resolve international disputes exclusively through diplomatic means, in strict compliance with international law and the UN Charter, calling on the parties to prevent further escalation of violence in the region.

The statement expressed deep condolences to the people of Iran over the deaths of civilians, including children, as well as members of the country's leadership, during the recent tragic events.

Earlier, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of diplomatic contacts with leaders of Middle Eastern countries. On Sunday, he sent personal messages to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, expressing support and solidarity with the peoples of these countries and emphasizing the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Also on Sunday, K.-Z. Tokayev discussed the situation in the region in telephone conversations with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The Kazakh leader expressed concern over the escalation of tensions, condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, and reaffirmed Kazakhstan's readiness to provide necessary support to friendly countries.

The Kazakh side reiterated its commitment to strengthening international stability, promoting dialogue, and finding peaceful solutions to growing regional tensions.

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Beirut, March 2 (Xinhua) — Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah and Bir Hassan neighborhoods in Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday evening, according to Lebanon's Al-Jadeed television. These are the first such strikes on areas near the center of the Lebanese capital since the November 2024 ceasefire agreement.

The Israeli army said the strikes targeted a Hezbollah official, but gave no details.

On Monday, Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 52 people and wounded another 154, the Lebanese government reported, updating earlier reports of 31 dead and 149 wounded. The Disaster Management Authority reported that shelling in southern and eastern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut forced more than 28,500 people to flee their homes.

Mohammed Raad, head of the Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary faction, criticized the government's decision to outlaw any armed activity outside the state's control. He claimed the decision targeted groups opposing Israeli attacks, but failed to stop what he called ongoing aggression.

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Tehran, March 2 (Xinhua) — A spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the Iranian side will burn any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and will not allow a drop of oil to leave the region, the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported on Monday.

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Madrid, March 2 (Xinhua) — Spain will not support US and Israeli military action against Iran and will not allow the use of Spanish bases for such purposes, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albarez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced on Monday.

In an interview with the media, J. M. Albarez called for respect for international law and warned that the logic of violence will only lead to further escalation.

According to the head of the Spanish Foreign Ministry, although each country makes its own foreign policy decisions, Europe's voice at the present time must be one of balance and restraint, promoting de-escalation and a return to negotiations.

J. M. Albarez emphasized that the Spanish government will not allow the use of its bases and facilities therein for any actions that are not in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.

In turn, M. Robles stated in an interview with the Spanish state broadcaster RTVE that the military bases in Moron de la Frontera and Rota in southern Spain do not provide any support to the United States and permission for their use in military operations against Iran will not be given.

As the Minister of Defense pointed out, the use of the bases must comply with international law and the existing bilateral agreement between Spain and the United States. –0–

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Dushanbe, March 2 (Xinhua) — Tajik President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing condolences over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Khovar news agency reported on Monday.

In his message, the Tajik president noted that he received the news of the death of A. Khamenei and a number of Iranian government officials with deep sadness, calling the incident a “tremendous loss.”

E. Rahmon emphasized that A. Khamenei made a significant contribution to the development of comprehensive and constructive Tajik-Iranian relations and to strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Tajikistan's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday calling for effective and immediate measures to prevent further escalation and avoid tragic consequences.

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