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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stated today (March 1st) that while direct trade and investment between Hong Kong and Iran are limited, the conflict has created significant uncertainty globally. He estimated that the Middle East conflict has led to greater volatility in financial markets, potentially causing faster capital flows and uncertainty. Local funds may seek a "safe haven" in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong SAR government is prepared to carefully manage financial risks, with sufficient contingency plans in place. He pointed out that the conflict could have a short-term impact on gold and oil prices, as well as international trade and transportation costs, and the SAR government has been continuously assessing the associated risks.March 1 (Xinhua) -- Iranian media reported on March 1 that several senior Iranian military officers were killed in attacks by the United States and Israel, including Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mousavi, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Mohammad Pakpour, Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani, and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh. The names of other victims will be released later.Iraq declared three days of national mourning following the assassination of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.California Governor Gavin Newsom: Trump has lied to the American people. His reckless and illegal wars offer no description of how they will end, nor any explanation of the existential threats they pose.March 1st - Multiple sources from trading institutions said on February 28th that following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and several tanker owners and traders have suspended the transport of crude oil, fuel, and liquefied natural gas through the strait. According to the German Shipowners Association, the shipping industry is facing an "acute operational crisis." Reuters quoted an executive of a major trading firm as saying, "Our ships will remain anchored for several days." Satellite images show that many ships are stranded near major ports such as Fujairah in the UAE, failing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Container carrier CMA CGM stated that after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the group has instructed its ships in or heading to the Gulf region to find safe locations.
