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A spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defense said the Iranian attack killed three people and injured 68 others.

Ireland has nominated European Central Bank Governing Council member Makhrouf to be reappointed as Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.

A spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defense stated that most of the 186 missiles launched by Iran to date have been intercepted.

A spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defense stated that the UAE possesses a strategic artillery reserve capable of withstanding long-term air threats.

Saudi Arabia stated that the series of attacks launched by Iran originated from within Iraq, and that Saudi Arabia is closely monitoring the situation.

March 3 (Xinhua) -- The third meeting of Iran's interim leadership council was held on March 3, according to sources in Iran. The meeting was attended by Iranian President Pezechzian, Iranian Judiciary Chief Justice Ejei, members of the Guardian Council, the Vice Chairman of the Assembly of Experts, and the Rector of the National Theological Seminary of Iran, Alafi. The interim leadership council was established on March 1 and had already held its first and second meetings in the past few days.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal: Ukraine is seeking €5 billion to prepare for the next heating season.

On March 3, Diego Iscaro, an economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, stated that the higher-than-expected inflation rate in the Eurozone in February was not good news and exacerbated concerns following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. The inflation rate for the month was 1.9%, higher than the market consensus of 1.7%. He pointed out that rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and a weaker euro all have an inflationary effect, indicating significant uncertainty surrounding the Eurozone's inflation outlook. Iscaro stated, "Given that service price inflation remains high, and the effects of Germany's more expansionary fiscal policy have not yet materialized, we estimate that the likelihood of the ECB further easing monetary policy this year is extremely low." However, he noted that implementing a tighter monetary policy later this year has become a real possibility.

On March 3rd, Sonal Desai of Franklin Templeton noted in a report that the Middle East wars have led to rising oil prices, pushing up expectations of global inflation. Desai stated that this should prompt investors to lower their expectations for interest rate cuts by major central banks. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group shows that the market currently expects a 31% probability of a Bank of England rate cut in March, far lower than the 83% expected last week; meanwhile, investors expect only a 4% probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in March.

S&P Global Ratings: Asia-Pacific governments may borrow $5 trillion by 2026.

Iran's Foreign Ministry: This war "will engulf the entire world."

European credit risk indicators saw their biggest one-day increase since April last year.

A spokesperson for the European Commission said that the "Friendship" oil pipeline issue may be discussed during talks between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Afghan National Defense Forces intercepted a small Pakistani reconnaissance drone.

A spokesperson for the European Commission said that talks between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will include energy security issues.

A spokesperson for the European Commission said that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver speeches this afternoon.

Ryanair CEO O'Leary: It's too early to judge whether the war in Iran will affect summer bookings.

Ryanair CEO O'Leary: We have fully hedged against oil price risks.