Iran denounces missile attack on UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, warns of violation of international law
TEHRAN, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (WNP): Iran on Wednesday condemned a missile strike that damaged the historic Golestan Palace complex in Tehran, describing the attack as a “heinous crime” targeting the country’s cultural heritage and warning that such actions constitute a grave violation of international law. In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the missile strike on...
Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Iran as Deputy PM Dar signs condolence book for Ayatollah Khamenei
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday visited the Embassy of Iran to sign the condolence book opened following the demise of the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. During the visit, Dar expressed profound sorrow over the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei and conveyed Pakistan’s heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family,...
EU warns Middle East war expanding, calls for stronger support to Ukraine, greater European defence
WARSAW, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (WNP): The European Union has expressed serious concern over the widening conflict in the Middle East, warning that the escalation could destabilize the broader region while diverting global attention from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference following the informal ministerial meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Warsaw,...
WWF warns illegal wildlife trade, overharvesting threaten Pakistan’s biodiversity on World Wildlife Day
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (WNP): The World Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan has called for urgent action to combat illegal wildlife trade and unsustainable harvesting practices that are putting Pakistan’s biodiversity and natural heritage at growing risk. In a statement issued on World Wildlife Day, the conservation organization said wildlife trafficking continues to pose a serious challenge globally, with...
Iranian ballistic missiles striking central Israel; Tel Aviv impact areas hit as air defences tested
TEL AVIV / JERUSALEM, March 3, 2026 (WNP): New verified footage from the ongoing Middle East conflict shows Iranian ballistic missiles reaching central Israel, including impact zones in and around Tel Aviv, as Tehran’s retaliation for recent U.S.–Israeli strikes intensifies. The attacks have put Israel’s air defence systems under strain and caused damage to civilian areas, according to military and...
Massive explosion, fire erupt at Fujairah Port after Iranian drone strike debris, UAE authorities say
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026 (WNP): A major fire and explosion broke out at the port and oil industry zone of Fujairah on Tuesday following the impact of debris from an intercepted Iranian drone, officials confirmed, highlighting the widening fallout of regional hostilities in the Gulf. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over one of the UAE’s...
Dubai residents flee amid regional conflict, property market slumps as transactions plunge
DUBAI, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (WNP): Homeowners and expatriates in Dubai are increasingly seeking safety abroad as fears grow over ongoing regional violence triggered by Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf. Amid the unrest, market activity in Dubai’s real estate sector has shown a sharp downturn, official data suggests. Dubai Land Department figures indicate that only 22 property transactions...
Iran envoy condemns ‘deliberate’ strikes on school, hospital as war crimes
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (WNP): The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has strongly condemned deliberate attacks on civilian facilities in Iran, including a school in Minab and a major hospital in Tehran, terming them “blatant war crimes and crimes against humanity.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, the envoy said a “brutal...
Mass exodus from Israel as missile, drone strikes spark fears of wider war
TEL AVIV / JERUSALEM, March 3, 2026 (WNP): Hundreds of Israeli citizens have begun leaving the country amid a sharp escalation in violence, with repeated Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes forcing families to seek safety across borders into Jordan, Egypt and Syria. The movement reflects growing alarm among civilians as unprecedented attacks continue to disrupt daily life and prompt...
Bahrain rocked by unrest after Iranian missile, drone strikes cause civilian casualties
MANAMA, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (WNP): Unrest has broken out in the Kingdom of Bahrain amid escalating regional hostilities after Iran’s widespread missile and drone campaign across the Gulf. Bahraini authorities and residents report confrontations and disturbances in public areas as tensions surge following attacks on Gulf states, including missile debris strikes within Bahrain that have already caused civilian casualties...