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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)

By Bo Erickson HEBRON, Kentucky, March 11 (Reuters) - Twelve days into the Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump is refocusing on domestic issues, traveling to Kentucky on Wednesday to promote his economic plans as Republicans urge him to address rising concern over the cost of living.

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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Oman says drone downed, another crashes into sea amid US-Iran war  Anadolu Ajansı

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).

Why Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombers  The Guardian

Analysis: Iran war becomes a contest of who can take the most pain  AP News

Funds Boost Long Positions in European Gas on Iran War Turmoil  Bloomberg

Lufthansa says pilots' strike 'incomprehensible' amid Iran war  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

Trump’s ego-trip war has collided with economic reality but he can’t undo the damage | Rafael Behr  The Guardian

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 570, health ministry says Israeli strikes have killed 570 people in Lebanon during the recent escalation of attacks since 2 March, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry provided a demographic breakdown of those killed, reporting that 439 of them were men, 45 women, and 86 children. The toll includes 14 healthcare workers, the ministry said.

Victims say they were speaking Hebrew when attacked outside San Jose restaurant; 1 knocked unconscious; police probing possible hate crime The post ‘Don’t mess with Iran, f*** the Jews’: 2 Israeli-American men beaten in California appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The Chancellor called for rapid de-escalation of the conflict to protect the UK economy.