US allies and foes left scrambling as Trump catches them off-guard on Iran War highlights strained alliances, unfettered militaries and a Washington with renewed appetite for regime change The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
Iranian strikes hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, damaging airport terminals and the Burj Al Arab One person was killed in Abu Dhabi. The UAE claimed to have intercepted hundreds of projectiles as residents sought shelter in basements. Euronews · Mar 1
UK prepares emergency evacuation plan for Britons stuck in Middle East British nationals have been advised to follow the instructions of local authorities The Independent UK · Mar 1
As Iran attacks Dubai, the tax-free haven for the global elite could see 'catastrophic' fallout — 'this can also send shockwaves globally' The area's success at attracting capital from around the world over the years and diversifying away from oil could also make it a threat to global markets. Fortune · Mar 1
Kate Ferdinand issues update after ‘very scary night’ in Dubai The Reality TV star, who moved to Dubai last year with her husband, Rio Ferdinand, is among the celebrities witnessing the fallout from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran The Independent UK · Mar 1
Kate Ferdinand's 'scary' night in Dubai as reality stars recount ‘hearing bombs’ amid Iranian missile strikes The reality TV star is among the celebrities witnessing the fallout from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran Evening Standard · Mar 1
Three US troops killed as Iran’s deadly revenge attacks intensify across Middle East Donald Trump says Iran’s interim leaders have called for talks as the human toll of the escalating conflict mounts The Independent UK · Mar 1
Three killed in Dubai as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Ayatollah’s death Missiles and suicide drones hammer Gulf cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink Evening Standard · Mar 1
Full list of all London flights cancelled as war rages in Middle East Dozens more flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted to the Middle East have been cancelled on Thursday Evening Standard · Mar 1
‘We thought it was fireworks’: Dubai’s luxury seekers shaken by Iranian missiles Authorities move to reassure visitors after tourists at five-star resorts had to shelter in underground car parks The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
‘Panic and uncertainty’ in Dubai as people shelter from barrage of Iranian missile and drone attacks Global air travel heavily disrupted as continued air strikes keep major Middle Eastern airports closed The Independent UK · Mar 1
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 · Mar 1
In pictures: Strikes across Tehran, Tel Aviv and Dubai Images from across the Middle East show escalating tensions and widespread fallout after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran Euronews · Mar 1
'Go back to your senses': UAE tells Iran after attacks on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait The United Arab Emirates has called on Iran to reconsider its actions. Iran launched military strikes across the Middle East, including attacks on Dubai. These actions follow the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Dubai experienced significant disruption with explosions and damage to infrastructure. Local authorities reported injuries… The Times of India · Mar 1
International Business Times · Mar 1 (VIDEO) Dubai Hotel Attacked: Iranian Missile Strikes Damage Dubai's Iconic Hotels Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck several high-profile sites in Dubai on February 28, 2026, damaging the landmark Burj Al Arab hotel, the Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai International Airport and other locations, as Tehran unleashed widespread retaliation following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 Fresh wave of explosions heard in Dubai as Iran continues attacks on the Gulf Smoke rises from Jebel Ali port after Dubai International Airport hit
The Times of India · Mar 1 Israel-US strike on Iran: How Dubai's worst nightmare unfolded Dubai experienced significant disruption after being caught in a conflict between Iran and US-Israel forces following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. Iranian missiles and drones targeted military bases and civilian infrastructure, causing damage to the airport, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, with four injuries reported.
The Times of India · Mar 1 ‘I was metres away’: British influencer recounts aftermath of missile strike near Dubai hotel in viral video Amid the ongoing US, Israel and Iran conflict, a reported Iranian missile strike hit the Fairmont The Palm hotel in Dubai, leading to the injury of four people. Now, a TikTok influencer has gone viral, claiming he was merely feet away from the luxury resort when it was struck during…
Evening Standard · Mar 1 UK travellers face chaos as Middle East airspace shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran Explosions were reported across the Middle East before Iran and Iraq moved to shut their skies
Evening Standard · Mar 1 Dubai airport rocked by fresh blast as Iran’s revenge strikes hit Gulf Smoke was seen billowing from the airport complex this morning as Tehran launched a second day of attacks
The Times of India · Mar 1 Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’; MEA issues advisory — Key points Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel operation. Key Iranian military leaders were also reported dead. The conflict has triggered widespread flight cancellations and airspace restrictions, causing significant travel disruptions across the region.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond
The Times of India · Mar 1 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 · Mar 1 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…
The Times of India · Mar 1 ‘My family became worried’: India–Gulf flight passengers recount moments of disruption due to airspace closure Escalation of geopolitical tension in the Middle East led to regional airspace closures, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions, disrupting the plans of numerous passengers across the world.