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Doha, March 2 (Xinhua) — Qatar shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets and intercepted several missiles and drones on Monday evening in strikes that Qatari officials described as a coordinated attack, according to a statement released by the country's Ministry of Defense.

According to the department's statement, air defense systems, in conjunction with the Qatari Air Force and Navy, intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones. All missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets, preventing casualties and major damage.

The Ministry assured that the Qatari Armed Forces “have all the necessary capabilities and resources to protect the country’s sovereignty and territory, as well as to decisively respond to any external threat.” –0–

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London, March 2 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said he was "very disappointed" in British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for previously preventing the United States from using its military base on Diego Garcia to launch strikes against Iran, British media reported on Monday.

According to D. Trump, the UK's refusal to provide the base for use by American troops is incomparable to anything that "has happened between our countries before."

In a statement made overnight between Sunday and Monday, Starmer nevertheless approved the US request to use the base for "special and limited defensive purposes." However, Trump noted that it "took too long" for the British prime minister to change his mind.

The Chagos Archipelago is home to a key US and British military base. In 1965, Britain withdrew the archipelago from Mauritius, then a British colony, and the following year leased Diego Garcia, the archipelago's largest island, to the US for use as a joint military base.

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Abu Dhabi, March 2 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense said the country's air defense systems intercepted numerous ballistic and cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Monday during the ongoing military conflict. The attacks killed three people and wounded dozens.

As indicated in the department's statement, earlier on Monday, 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles and 148 UAVs were successfully intercepted.

According to the ministry's statement, since the beginning of the attacks, 174 ballistic missiles have been launched from Iran toward the UAE, 161 of which were destroyed, and 13 fell into the sea. Additionally, 689 drones were detected, 645 of which were intercepted, and 44 fell within the UAE. Eight cruise missiles were also destroyed.

The Defense Ministry confirmed that the attacks resulted in collateral damage: three people were killed and another 68 were slightly injured.

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Washington, March 2 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would not rule out sending American ground troops to Iran if necessary.

"I'm not nervous about 'boots on the ground.' Every president says, 'No boots on the ground.' I don't say that," the American leader said in an interview with the New York Post.

“I say ‘they probably won’t be needed’ /or/ ‘if they were needed,’” added D. Trump. –0–

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Washington, March 2 (Xinhua) — U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kaine said Monday that U.S. strikes against Iran are in the initial stages and that additional American troops and fighter jets are currently arriving in the Middle East. This statement points to the possibility of a protracted military campaign.

"Our work is just beginning and will continue," D. Kane noted at a press conference at the Pentagon. "We expect additional losses."

At this point, he said, the death of four American service members during the operation has been confirmed.

D. Kane indicated that after the transfer of additional fighters to the Middle East, American forces will be “almost where we want them to be in terms of overall combat capability and overall combat power.”

He did not specify how large these combined forces would be.

The American military leader emphasized that the United States is capable of "sustaining a protracted battle" with Iran. However, as The New York Times reports, defense officials are privately expressing concern about ammunition shortages. This raises the possibility that the Pentagon may be forced to use stockpiles earmarked for other potential conflicts around the world.

D. Kane said that the strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was carried out by Israel based on critical American intelligence. He noted that the US and Israeli armed forces spent months preparing for the attack.

He also said that on the morning of February 28, before launching the first airstrikes, the United States conducted cyber operations to disrupt Iranian systems. –0–

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Paris, March 2 (Xinhua) — France is ready to participate in the defense of the Persian Gulf countries and Jordan based on binding agreements, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Monday.

Speaking at a press conference, Jean-Néphen Barrot noted that military action against Iran should have been brought up for discussion at the UN Security Council before Israel and the United States took unilateral action.

The French Foreign Minister also called for an end to the conflict, warning that continuing military action indefinitely without a clear goal “carries the risk of escalation that could plunge Iran and the region into a prolonged period of instability.”

On March 1, Britain, France, and Germany said in a joint statement that they were ready to take “necessary and proportionate defensive action” against Iran, including steps to destroy its missile and drone launch capabilities at their locations. –0–

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Beijing, March 2 (Xinhua) — China hopes that France will work with China to promote the development of the situation in the Middle East toward easing tensions by jointly upholding the basic norms of international relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

During a telephone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, called on the French side to adhere to an objective and fair position and maintain a calm and rational approach to the current situation.

Jean-Néphen Barrot outlined France's view on the current situation in the Middle East, emphasizing that France and China, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, bear a special responsibility for maintaining peace and security on the planet.

The head of the French Foreign Ministry noted that the military actions of the United States and Israel against Iran were not coordinated with the UN Security Council and did not receive its sanction. All parties currently need to work together to de-escalate the situation and resolve issues such as the Iranian nuclear program through negotiations, Jean-Nicolas Barrot emphasized.

According to him, China maintains good relations with both Iran and the Persian Gulf countries, and France hopes to play an active role together with the Chinese side in helping to ease tensions in the region.

Wang Yi, for his part, reaffirmed China's principled position, stating that the international community must oppose any actions that violate international law and not allow double standards.

Large countries should not arbitrarily attack other countries based on their military superiority, and the world should not return to the "law of the jungle," the Chinese diplomat said.

The issue of the Iranian nuclear program must ultimately return to the mainstream of political and diplomatic resolution, the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized. –0–

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Beijing, March 3 /Xinhua/ — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued a statement on March 2 regarding the situation surrounding the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The SCO member states express serious concern over developments in the Middle East and military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The SCO member states consider the use of force unacceptable and advocate the resolution of existing disputes exclusively by peaceful means based on dialogue, mutual respect, and consideration of the legitimate interests of all parties in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.

The SCO member states emphasize the need to ensure the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Iran, and advocate for all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could aggravate the situation.

The SCO member states urge the United Nations and the UN Security Council to take immediate measures to counter the undermining of international peace and security.

The SCO member states express their sincere condolences to the families of those killed in the attack and declare their solidarity and support for the Government and people of Iran. –0–

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Doha, March 2 (Xinhua) — Qatar shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets and intercepted several missiles and UAVs on Monday evening in what Qatari officials described as a coordinated attack, according to a statement released by the country's Ministry of Defense.

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BEIJING, March 2 (Xinhua) — The 15th session of the Bureau of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) concluded in Beijing on Monday.

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, chaired the closing meeting and delivered a speech.

He noted that last year, the CPPCC National Committee conscientiously fulfilled its duties, demonstrated responsibility and acted actively, achieving new progress in all areas of work.

Wang Huning called on policy consultants in 2026 to focus their initiatives and proposals on the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), build consensus and pool knowledge to ensure a successful start to the Five-Year Plan.

The CPPCC National Committee chairman also called for all-out efforts to prepare for the Fourth Session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, which will open in Beijing on March 4.

The meeting approved a number of documents, including the draft agenda and work schedule for the upcoming session, the work report of the Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee, and the progress report on the consideration of proposals from political consultants following the 3rd session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.

These documents will be submitted for consideration to the 4th session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.

At the meeting, the candidates for the head and deputy heads of the secretariat of the 4th session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee were approved by vote.

In addition, decisions concerning the powers of several members of the CPPCC National Committee were approved. –0–

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