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Earthquake in the Gulf: Iran war expands to dozen countries in 72 hours

The sheer geographic scope of the war is already staggering.

Axios

European Stocks Slide as Gulf Markets Stay Shut After Iran Strikes Shake Investor Confidence

European stock markets slid sharply on Monday as heightened geopolitical tensions following Iran's weekend strikes and the continued closure of major Gulf exchanges rattled global investors.

International Business Times

Iranian drones buzz across the Persian Gulf after their pivotal use by Russia in Ukraine

The distinctive buzz of the Iranian-designed drones has become a familiar sound in Ukraine over the past four years

The Independent UK

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More than 100,000 Britons stranded in Gulf, with airspace closed to most flights

UK considering all evacuation options, including charter and military flights and bus trips across land borders

The Guardian - UK

US-Iran strikes: What Americans need to know about flight disruption in the Middle East

Thousands of travelers have been stranded amid air strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on neighboring Gulf states

The Independent UK

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf as Iran conflict disrupts shipping

Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed and vessels rerouted, sending some freight costs surging

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war

The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…

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The oil price surge is just one symptom of a supply chain network that is not fit for this age of global tensions

The escalating conflict between Iran, the US and Israel has taken a critical turn. The strait of Hormuz – one of the most important shipping routes for oil and gas – is facing significant disruption. The strait is the main route connecting Persian Gulf ports in Iran and some of…

The Conversation

Gulf states on verge of acting against Iran over ‘reckless’ strikes across region

Meeting of six-country cooperation council says option to respond to attacks by Tehran remains on the table

The Guardian - UK

Why the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global oil and maritime trade

The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping lane linking the Gulf to global markets, with a large share of the world’s oil and gas passing through it daily. Disruptions caused by tensions between Iran, the US and Israel risk affecting energy supplies and international trade. Watch the video for…

Euronews

US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East

US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

The Guardian - UK

The war in the Middle East in maps, video and photos

How the US-Israeli war against Iran exploded into a regional conflict, as Tehran retaliated with strikes across the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Dubai No Longer Safe? Iran Missiles Shake the $Trillion Safe-Haven Dream

Explore how recent Gulf tensions have impacted Dubai's reputation as a stable hub for investors and expatriates.

International Business Times UK

‘I could lose my job’: Stranded Indian expats fear work uncertainty amid Middle East airspace crisis

As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East amid the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict, hundreds of Indian passengers remain stranded, unable to return to their workplaces across the Gulf.

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The Independent UK

Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

Oil prices have jumped as tanker disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz raise fears about supply shortages from the Persian Gulf

The Times of India

US-Israel strikes in Iran: Indian national killed in attack on oil tanker off Oman coast

An Indian national has died after an oil tanker, the MKD VYOM, was attacked by an unmanned boat off the coast of Oman. The strike caused a fire and explosion in the vessel's engine room. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions and ongoing retaliation campaigns in the Gulf region.

The Times of India

US, Israel wipe out key Iranian leaders in attack blitz; how it may be a tactical blunder

The targeted killing of Iran's Supreme Leader has escalated into a regionwide conflict, with the US and Israel facing a complex reality as Iran signals continuity. This strategic gamble risks a prolonged, multi-actor war, potentially backfiring by strengthening the regime's internal cohesion and creating widespread instability.

Radio France Internationale

France backs Gulf states as Iran launches fresh wave of missile strikes

France has said it is "ready to help" defend Gulf nations and Jordan against Iran, signalling a firm commitment to regional allies as tensions spiral following a wave of missile and drone attacks.

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The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper admits fears of British casualties from ‘reckless’ Iran missile attacks in Gulf

The Foreign Office is drawing up a register of all 300,000 Britons in the region to advise them on how best to protect themselves, as all flights out are cancelled

International Business Times

(VIDEO) President Donald Trump Predicts Iran Conflict Could Last 'Four Weeks or Less'

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S.-led military operation against Iran could last "four weeks or less," describing it as a planned, time-limited campaign even as strikes escalated into a third day and Iranian retaliatory attacks spread to Israel, Gulf states and U.S. assets, killing American troops and…

The Times of India

China condemns US strikes on Iran as ‘brazen aggression'; presses for ‘dialogue and negotiation’

China on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that the escalating conflict could spread across the neighbouring countries after Iran’s retaliation against US bases in the Gulf region.

International Business Times

Is Bahrain International Airport Closed? Bahrain International Airport Shut Down Amid Iran Conflict

MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain International Airport (BAH), the Kingdom's main aviation gateway and a key hub hosting the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet nearby, remains fully closed with all commercial flight operations suspended as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that has triggered widespread airspace shutdowns…

International Business Times

(VIDEO) Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? International Airport Remains Closed Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the UAE capital and a key hub for Etihad Airways, remains shuttered with all flight operations suspended as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to ongoing regional security threats stemming from U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran…

The Independent UK

Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran

The United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and set off a furious Iranian response

International Business Times

Saudi Aramco Shuts Down Ras Tanura Refinery After Iranian Drone Strike

Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco halted operations at its massive Ras Tanura refinery on Monday after a drone strike targeted the facility, an industry source told Reuters, marking a dramatic escalation in the regional conflict as Iran retaliated against U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…

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