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The Latest Breaking News from Gulf

Fears of UK and EU flight cancellations as airports warn of jet fuel shortages

Summer holidays could be hit unless oil flows through strait of Hormuz recommence within three weeks

The Guardian - UK

US should judge UK on its actions in Gulf, not on Trump’s social posts, says defence secretary

UK military bases have been invaluable to US, says John Healey, and Britain’s efforts ‘speak for themselves’

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainians shot down Iran's drones in the Gulf — what does Kyiv get in return?

Ukraine’s president announced that Ukrainian experts in the Middle East have already shot down Iranian drones in “several countries” with domestically produced interceptors.

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Starmer implies he didn’t tell Trump he was ‘fed up’ about his impact on rising UK energy bills – as it happened

Prime minister says conversation with US president on Thursday night focused on need for ‘practical plan’ to open strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power

Stagflation, unemployment, recession: The Iran war is rewriting the global economy, and the damage may be permanent.

Fortune

Gulf states rethink security in light of US-Israel war on Iran

Whatever outcome of ceasefire talks, the region will have to live with a continuing threat from the regime in Tehran

The Guardian - UK

Starmer 'fed up' as he blames actions of Trump and Putin for cost of living crisis in Britain

Comments seen as rare public criticism of US President by the Prime Minister amid their strained relationship over the Iran war

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LuLu Group flies 3,000 tonnes of Kerala produce to Gulf regions ahead of Malayali New Year of Vishu

The Middle East has been grappling with maintaining a consistent food supply due to the ongoing regional crisis since February 28, 2026. The country has been airlifting fresh produce and food essentials in order to ensure food security and price consistency in the markets.

The Times of India

PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

Evening Standard

Starmer speaks with Trump about ‘practical’ plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Both leaders agreed that they are ‘at the next stage of finding a resolution’

The Independent UK

Starmer and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

Evening Standard

As a fragile ceasefire buckles, Trump must finally show he can say no to Netanyahu

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Israel’s brutal strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut require a strong rebuke from the White House if there is to be any chance of a peace deal in the Middle East

The Independent UK

‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit

Seafarer refuses to sail through the strait, citing safety risks and mounting psychological toll

The Guardian - UK

US is ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelensky

The president of Ukraine warned that a long war in the Gulf would drain resources desperately needed to hold off the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Keir Starmer: It takes more than just words to make US-Iran ceasefire permanent

The Prime Minister said Gulf leaders were aware of the ‘fragile’ nature of the agreement.

The Conversation

Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf

The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Iran since hostilities broke out in late February. This has, at times, caused oil prices…

The Independent UK

British Airways drops key Middle East route and cuts flights from Heathrow to Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv

The airline will step up flights to India and Africa as it pivots away from Gulf

The Independent UK

Experts see no sign of shipping revival in Strait of Hormuz despite US-Iran ceasefire

Just three vessels have transited the critical waterway since the ceasefire was announced

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Evening Standard

Sarwar’s £100m emergency aid package to help Scots through Gulf crisis

The Scottish Labour leader announced action to help households and businesses after the conflict in the Middle East has seen prices soar.

The Times of India

Bahrain Airport reopens: Flights resume after airspace shutdown as routes return across Gulf, India and Europe

Bahrain's airspace has reopened after a multi-day closure due to regional tensions, allowing Bahrain International Airport to resume operations. National carrier Gulf Air is gradually restoring flights to over 15 destinations, prioritizing high-demand routes. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as operations are phased and schedules remain limited amid…

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says talks with Gulf leaders have reinforced sense Iran war ceasefire is ‘fragile’ – as it happened

Prime minister has been in talks with Saudi crown prince and UAE president today

Evening Standard

Stop attacks on Lebanon, Britain tells Israel amid fragile ceasefire as it warns Tehran not to 'hijack' Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also told Tehran to stop ‘hijacking’ the Strait of Hormuz as the truce between the US and Iran was hanging by a thread

Euronews

Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends

Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s behind it.

Evening Standard

Starmer to meet Middle East leaders amid fragile Iran ceasefire

The Prime Minister continued his two-day visit to the Gulf region after meeting the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms

To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the right to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a precondition for reopening the waterway vital to world oil supplies

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