A sophisticated spyware operation has been discovered targeting Ukrainian iPhone users, with malicious exploits planted on dozens of Ukrainian websites capable of penetrating devices and stealing sensitive data (security researchers).

The Treasury Department eased sanctions on Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA to boost global supplies amid Iran war-driven price spikes, while Trump issued a 60-day Jones Act shipping waiver—though oil payments must flow through U.S.-controlled accounts (Treasury). February's producer price index jumped 3.4% year-over-year, the largest increase in a year and above forecasts, adding pressure on the Fed as energy costs surge from the Iran conflict (BLS).

Israel killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in strikes, with Tehran warning of a "decisive response," while Israeli forces launched deadly air and ground attacks against Hezbollah in Beirut (BBC World Service).