On March 9th, a prediction market platform showed that investors are betting that the US and Iran will not cease fire in April. Trump stated that he will jointly decide on military action with the Israeli Prime Minister, while Iran's Foreign Minister emphasized that there is no intention to cease fire at the moment and expressed distrust towards the US side.

Gate News Report, March 8, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued a statement stating that the Revolutionary Guard Navy carried out a joint operation early this morning using drones and ballistic missiles, targeting a U.S. military helicopter base. The statement said that the attack precisely hit helicopter maintenance facilities, helicopter and aircraft fuel tanks, command buildings, and other structures within the base, causing significant damage. Iran stated that after the attack, a fierce fire broke out at the base, with large amounts of black smoke rising, visible from afar. The U.S. side has not responded at this time.

Gate News Report, March 8, Wang Yi expressed his views on the Iran situation at the diplomatic press conference during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress. Wang Yi stated that the Iran situation is the focus of the current international landscape. China maintains an objective and fair attitude, having repeatedly clarified its principled stance, which can be summarized in one sentence: cease fire and end the war. Wang Yi pointed out that in the face of the Middle East engulfed in war, this is a war that should not have happened and is also a war that benefits no party. China once again calls for: an immediate halt to military actions, preventing the situation from escalating in turn, and avoiding the spillover and spread of the conflict.

Gate News Report, on March 7th, an explosion was heard at Dubai International Airport in the UAE local time in the morning. Some passengers in the terminal were asked to evacuate urgently to the basement for safety. It is reported that there was an interception operation over Dubai Airport. The Iranian military announced in Announcement No. 15 today that from early this morning until recently, naval forces carried out a large-scale drone attack targeting U.S. military encampments and bases near Abu Dhabi Airport in the UAE, Al Jinan Camp in Kuwait, and radar installations in Israel, launching a fierce barrage of fire. (CCTV)

Gate News Report, March 6 — A spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces' Hatam Anbia Central Command stated that a U.S. oil tanker was attacked in waters near the Kuwait border and is currently on fire. The United States and Kuwait have not responded to the incident yet.

Gate News reports that on March 6, local time March 5, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that U.S. military actions against Iran will be further escalated, with fire strikes over Tehran "about to significantly increase." Austin said that the U.S. will deploy more fighter squadrons, enhance operational and defensive capabilities, and increase bomber sorties, but did not disclose specific military details. He stated that in the near future, fire strikes against Iran and its capital Tehran "will increase significantly," and that the U.S. military is gaining support from more overseas bases.

Fujairah, UAE, experienced a fire caused by debris falling from drone interceptions. The civil defense team is working tirelessly to control the situation. The area is a major oil trading hub, and the incident has affected the operation of key oil storage terminals and refineries, highlighting its importance to the UAE's energy security.

On March 2nd, Amazon Web Services' three data centers in the Middle East were attacked by drones, resulting in severe business disruptions. The attack caused structural damage, affected power supply, and triggered the fire suppression system. Recovery efforts may take a considerable amount of time.

Gate News bot message: According to Reuters, a commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, and Iran will set fire to any ships attempting to pass through. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy transportation route, and this move has attracted market attention.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a data center in the United Arab Emirates caught fire in the early hours of March 1st, caused by an unidentified object striking and sparking a fire. The area has been powered down to assist firefighting efforts, and recovery is expected to take several hours. Other available zones are still operating normally.