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British troops shoot down Iranian drone as missiles land yards from UK forces

Hundreds of British service personnel faced near misses in Bahrain and Iraq as Tehran unleashed 25 waves of strikes across the Middle East

Evening Standard

Dubai’s famous Burj Al-Arab hit as Iranian drones rain down on Gulf for second day

Luxury tourist hotspots went up in flames as Iranian drones and missiles struck Dubai and Bahrain, injuring four and triggering airspace shutdowns that left Britons stranded

Evening Standard

US-Israel stikes on Iran: Tehran fired missiles towards UK bases in Cyprus, says defence secretary

Iran fired two missiles towards Cyprus, where the UK has military bases, with Defence Secretary John Healey stating the attacks showed indiscriminate retaliation. He confirmed UK military personnel were near missile strikes in Bahrain, emphasizing the need for Iran to halt its actions and weapons programs.

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UK will allow US to use its military bases to destroy Iran missile sites, PM says

Around 300 British personnel were near targets in Bahrain as Sir Keir Starmer warns of wider regional fallout after US-Israel strikes

Evening Standard

Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.

The Times of India

Bahrain cracks down on social media misuse, two arrested over live broadcasts

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of two individuals aged 27 and 37 for misusing social media, stating that the content they published amounted to a legal violation and had the potential to harm security and public order.

The Times of India

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait: Gulf countries targeted by Iran after US-Israel strikes

Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US assets across the Gulf, targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, following a joint US-Israel strike. The Revolutionary Guard threatened further "intense offensive operations" against Israel and US bases. The UAE reported one fatality and injuries, while Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles, with Kuwait…

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Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death is ‘the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country’, the US leader said.

Evening Standard

Suspected Iranian drone strike hits high-rise building in Bahrain

This is the moment a suspected Iranian drone strikes a high-rise building in Bahrain.

The Independent UK

UK to chair UN Security Council amid reports Iran’s leader has been killed

Saturday is the last day that the UK holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council before handing over to the United States.

Evening Standard

Aston Martin "lost testing", claims Will Buxton after AMR26 struggles in Bahrain

Will Buxton argues Aston Martin “lost” Bahrain pre-season testing as Honda’s new engine left the team unable to properly judge the true potential of Adrian Newey’s first AMR26

Motorsport

Iran-Israel: Drone hits residential building in Bahrain- video

Bahrain's capital Manama faced attacks on residential buildings. An Iranian drone struck a tower in the city. This follows Iran's missile strikes on United States military bases in Bahrain and other Gulf nations. The strikes were in retaliation for joint US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran. Civil defense teams are responding to…

The Times of India

Why was Oman spared as Iran targeted Gulf states after US–Israel strikes

Missile strikes rocked the Gulf following US-Israeli actions against Iran, hitting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Oman, however, remained untouched. This neutrality, coupled with its crucial role as a diplomatic intermediary between Tehran and Washington, likely protected it from retaliation, preserving a vital, albeit fragile, communication line…

The Times of India

Moment Iranian strike hits US military base in Bahrain

Black smoke rose over Manama after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain in retaliation for joint US-Israel attacks. A centre at the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet was hit by a 'missile attack', the country's authorities announced in a statement.

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war mapped as more countries dragged into widening Middle East conflict

IN FOCUS: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan are among the nations that have been caught up in the conflict. Maira Butt and Alex Croft report

The Times of India

‘Gotta get out of here’: American reacts to Iranian attack on naval base in Bahrain — watch

Iran launched missile strikes targeting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, causing panic among residents, including Americans. Bahrain confirmed the attack as a violation of its sovereignty. This incident followed a coordinated US-Israel military operation against Iran, which reported explosions and retaliatory drone and missile launches.

The Independent UK

F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

It is understood F1 chiefs are confident the season-opener in Melbourne a week on Sunday will be unaffected

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

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Motorsport

David Croft sympathises with Lawrence Stroll after Aston Martin’s Bahrain testing nightmare

David Croft says he feels for Lawrence Stroll after a dire Bahrain test left Aston Martin slow and unreliable

Motorsport

Honda reveals alarming cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue

Honda shared more details on why it had to curtail its Formula 1 testing with Aston Martin after discovering 'dangerous' and 'extremely challenging' vibration issues

Autosport

Honda reveals cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue

Honda shared more details on why it had to curtail its Formula 1 testing with Aston Martin after discovering 'dangerous' and 'extremely challenging' vibration issues

Motorsport

Max Verstappen admits Red Bull won't be fighting for Australian GP win

While Verstappen says he ‘feels positive’ going into the 2026 F1 season, the Dutchman does not expect Red Bull Racing to be fighting for victory in Melbourne

Motorsport

Will Buxton: Ferrari could qualify on the back row and be leading by Turn 1

Will Buxton says Ferrari’s clever 180° flipping rear wing made it look devastatingly quick in Bahrain testing

Motorsport

Aston Martin handed hefty blow as Ralf Schumacher brands 2026 start as "massive disaster"

Ralf Schumacher has criticised Aston Martin’s troubled 2026 start in Bahrain testing, warning that Newey, Stroll, Alonso and Honda face mounting pressure to fix major concerns quickly

Autosport

Why rain is a growing concern for teams early in the 2026 F1 season

Visibility will be less of an issue than before in wet weather but there are worries about stability, and what impact lower grip will have on energy harvesting

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