Namibia calls for urgent de-escalation after deadly middle east strikes

NAMPA

2026-03-02

Iranian rider their moped past the damaged Gandi Hospital, which was hit March 1, when a projectile struck a state TV communications tower and nearby buildings across the street, during the ongoing joint US-Israeli military campaign on the capital Tehran on March 2, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran 's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and across the Gulf. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

WINDHOEK, 02 MAR (NAMPA) - Namibia has called for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East following military strikes by the United States of America and Israel against Iran that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with other national and military leaders and civilians.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of International Relations and Trade said it has noted with grave concern the escalation of tension...

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WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. (Photo: Contributed)

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