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Japan and Germany said Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude prices due to the Middle East war, with Berlin saying the IEA global energy body had asked member states to release 400 million barrels. France, the current chair of the Group of Seven countries, said nations were coordinating their steps as G7 energy ministers said they stood ready to take "all necessary measures".

A Marine Went on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land to Heal from War. War Found Him Anyway  thewarhorse.org

The Chancellor indicated the government could intervene on energy costs if the conflict spiralled

FIFA's Infantino says US president 'reiterates that the Iranian team is welcome' to participate in the tournament.

Iran war live updates: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz  USA Today

Withdrawal of life support granted to family of 32-year-old man who has been in vegetative state for more than 12 years.

BEIJING, March 11 (Reuters) - China "does not agree" with attacks on Gulf states and condemns all indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets, said Guo Jiakun, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, at a regular press conference on Wednesday. (Reporting by Ryan Woo and Ethan Wang; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

Erdogan: War must be stopped 'before it engulfs entire region in flames' The war raging in the Middle East must be stopped before it engulfs the entire region at increasing cost to the global economy, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. "This war must be stopped before it becomes bigger and completely engulfs the region in flames," he said, describing the Middle East as "once again enveloped in a smell of blood and gunpowder". "If diplomacy is given a chance, this is entirely possible," he insisted, a day after Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi effectively ruled out negotiations with Washington, saying Tehran had had "a very bitter experience of talking with Americans". "If this senseless, lawless and irregular war continues, there will be more loss of life and property, and the cost to the global economy will increase even further," Erdogan added, saying Turkey was pursuing efforts to find a diplomatic solution.

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Iran-Israel War LIVE Updates: Indian Among 4 Injured After Iranian Drones Hit Near Dubai Airport  NDTV

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares -- or will soon -- to factor in surging jet fuel prices spurred by war in the Mideast. The average world price of aviation fuel reached $173.91 a barrel on Monday, according to the benchmark Platts index, nearly double the levels of January and well above crude oil. This is explained by refining costs, but also by the fact that kerosene is a lower priority than petrol or diesel, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Oil prices rise again as more vessels attacked near the Strait of Hormuz  CNN

Thailand says 3 crew missing after ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Israel Iran War News Live Updates: Won't leave them stranded,' says PM Modi in assurance to Indians stuck in Gulf region  The Times of India

US Iran War News LIVE: Mojtaba Khamenei 'safe and sound' despite injuries, says Iran; cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz | World News  Hindustan Times

VATICAN CITY, March 11 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Wednesday lamented the death of numerous civilians in the ongoing Iran war and also expressed closeness to people in Lebanon, saying the country, targeted by Israeli strikes, was going through a "great trial." Leo, the first U.S. pope, called on pilgrims in his weekly audience in St. Peter's Square to pray for peace. "Let us continue to pray for peace in Iran, and throughout the Middle East, especially for the many civilian victims, including many innocent children," said the pontiff.

MOSCOW, March 11 (Reuters) - Russia is constantly in touch with the Iranian leadership and willing to contribute to efforts to stabilise the region, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. "Here I can only say that we are in constant contact with the Iranian side and with the Iranian leadership," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "As President (Vladimir) Putin has said, Russia is always ready to do what it can to restore peace and stability in the region."

DUBAI, March 11 (Reuters) - Two drones came down in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, injuring four people, Dubai's media office said, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued on the 12th day of the Irancrisis, which has caused widespread disruption to global air traffic. "Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago," the media office posted on X, adding that air traffic is operating as normal.