Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

From the very first day, we have been engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts.

So far, we have held talks with 16 leaders in order to find a way out of the crisis before it escalates further.

U.S. officials intercepted an encrypted transmission believed to come from Iran that may be intended to activate sleeper agents outside the country, according to a federal alert sent to law enforcement.

The signal appeared shortly after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike on Feb. 28.

Authorities say the message’s contents are unknown and there is no confirmed threat to a specific location, but agencies have been told to increase monitoring for suspicious radio activity.

Source: ABC News

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

What we are witnessing in terms of Iran’s continued attempts to destabilize Arab capitals, and its interventions that directly affect the core of Arab national security, is something we condemn in the strongest terms.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

We support the serious and decisive steps being taken by the governments of Iraq and Lebanon to remove the threat from their countries and prevent any slide toward conflict.

We stand alongside Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in disarming Hezbollah.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

Despite our sincere warnings, extremely wrong and provocative steps that will put Türkiye’s friendship at risk continue to be taken.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

No one should embark on a course of action that would cast a shadow over our thousand-year-old neighborhood and brotherhood, and open deep wounds in the hearts and minds of our nation.

Türkiye’s position and stance are clear. Its extraordinary efforts to prevent the fire from spreading further and to stop more bloodshed are also evident.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

In light of today’s incident, I once again remind that there should be no persistence or stubborn insistence on a mistake.

Turkish President Erdogan:

No one should make miscalculations; no one should fall into the trap of the Zionist massacre network that seeks to pit brother against brother.

We welcome the statements made by our brothers in the Iraqi Kurdish region and sincerely believe that they will not fall for this game.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Our F-16s, together with our airborne early warning and tanker aircraft, are monitoring potential threats 24/7.

Putin:

The current high prices for energy resources are temporary in nature, and Russia understands this.

Putin:

Oil production that depends on the Strait of Hormuz risks coming to a complete halt within the next month.

Putin:

Global oil prices have increased by 30% over the past week.

Putin:

Russia will continue supplying oil and gas to countries that are reliable buyers, including Slovakia and Hungary.

Putin says the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed.

NEW: Trump said he has “a plan for everything” to deal with rising oil prices caused by the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.

Source: New York Post

Trump:

I have a plan for everything, okay?

You’ll be very happy.

Putin:

If European buyers suddenly decide to reorient themselves and provide us with long-term work without politics, we are ready.

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says the government will limit fuel prices.

Trump:

I just spoke to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, of Australia, concerning the Iranian National Women’s Soccer Team. He’s on it! Five have already been taken care of, and the rest are on their way.

Some, however, feel they must go back because they are worried about the safety of their families, including threats to those family members if they don’t return.

In any event, the Prime Minister is doing a very good job having to do with this rather delicate situation. God bless Australia!

Talks on Trump’s Gaza peace plan have paused after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, triggering a wider regional war.

The negotiations—focused partly on Hamas disarming in exchange for amnesty and reconstruction—were halted as the conflict disrupted diplomacy and shifted Washington’s attention to Iran.

The White House denies a pause, saying discussions are still ongoing, but Hamas officials confirmed talks are frozen for now.

Source: Reuters

Trump is considering measures to keep oil below $100 a barrel amid the Iran war, ahead of the November midterms.

Options discussed with the G7 and U.S. agencies include releasing strategic reserves, limiting exports, intervening in futures markets, waiving taxes, and easing the Jones Act.

Source: Reuters