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Iran’s Retaliation Strategy Shifts From Spectacle to Stamina and Cheap Drones Are the Workhorse

Iran’s latest round of retaliation across the Middle East signals a notable shift in doctrine: from dramatic, headline-grabbing barrages to a sustained campaign of pressure built on cheap, repeatable drone strikes.

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Modi Speaks to Oman Sultan, Kuwait Crown Prince Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held separate telephonic conversations with Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, and Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, to discuss the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region and review the safety of…

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Simon Calder answers your Middle East travel questions – from when to accept refunds to what to do if stranded

ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers travellers’ questions on Middle East travel disruption – from cancelled flights and refunds to passenger rights and what to do if stranded

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Dubai Under Fire: Can the Gulf’s Glittering Safe Haven Survive a New Era of War?

For decades, Dubai stood as the Gulf’s glittering sanctuary — a skyline of steel and glass rising above a turbulent region, a city synonymous with glamour, grandeur, and global ambition, carefully crafting an image of calm prosperity even as conflicts simmered across the Middle East, but recent missile and drone…

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How Iran's strikes are putting Dubai's 'safe-haven' reputation under strain

Dubai, once a symbol of Middle Eastern stability, now faces unprecedented threats after Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted its airport and iconic landmarks. The attacks shattered the city's aura of invincibility, raising serious concerns for its economic model and the safety of millions of residents, particularly the large Indian…

The Times of India

Ronaldo's jet leaves Saudi Arabia for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause

Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf.

Euronews

Israel’s imminent attack on Iran forced US to join war, says Rubio

Joint US and Israeli strikes have caused mayhem in the Middle East and triggered retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries

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Tuesday briefing: ‘An historic rupture’ as the Middle East crisis spreads

In today’s newsletter: senior international correspondent Julian Borger on what next as Iran targets its Gulf neighbours and the conflict escalates

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Market Reaction: How Global Oil Prices React to Gulf Infrastructure Attacks

Drone attacks on the US Embassy and Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery in Riyadh raise security alarms and impact global oil markets

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Faces Cover‑Up Claims of Hiding True Number of US Injuries From Iran Strikes

U.S. Central Command reports casualties from Iranian missile strikes, but independent observers and the Trump administration face scrutiny over potential under-reporting of the US service member injuries.

International Business Times UK

US Embassy Riyadh Hit by Iranian Drones: Fire Erupts as Americans Ordered to Shelter in Place Across Saudi Arabia

Iranian drones attack US Embassy in Riyadh, marking the first strike on US diplomacy in Saudi Arabia since 2004. Discover the implications for Gulf security and the response from US and UK officials.

International Business Times UK

New satellite images capture aftermath of Iran's strike on Saudi Aramco oil refinery

Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf states, targeting energy installations in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, including the Ras Tanura Refinery. The US Embassy in Riyadh was also attacked. These strikes, continuing into Tuesday, mark a sharp escalation in regional conflict following the death of Supreme Leader…

The Times of India

'You’ll soon find out response': Trump reacts to drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh

US President Donald Trump has vowed swift retaliation following a drone strike on the American embassy in Riyadh. The Saudi defense ministry confirmed two drones hit the compound, causing minor damage and a small fire. This attack occurs amidst escalating tensions and Iranian strikes targeting Gulf states with US bases.

The Times of India

Middle East conflict: US military death toll rises to 6; Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut - top developments

Deadly fighting across the Middle East intensified on Tuesday as Washington urged its citizens to leave much of the region and President Donald Trump signalled the conflict with Iran could last far longer than initially projected.

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The Conversation

Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in

Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have long sought to avoid: on the front line and bearing the brunt of a widening Middle East conflict.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was surreal’: holidaymakers on first flight out of Abu Dhabi describe petrifying experience

Hundreds of thousands of passengers have found themselves stranded in the middle of a conflict between Iran and its Gulf neighbours

International Business Times UK

Why Did Iran Strike UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar? Allies Targeted to Send Washington a Message

Iran's retaliatory strikes on the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar highlight Tehran's strategic message to Washington, emphasizing the risks of US influence in the Gulf.

International Business Times UK

Saudi Official Accuses US Of 'Abandoning Allies' By Redirecting Air Defence To Shield Israel

A senior Saudi official accuses the US of prioritizing Israel's defense over Gulf allies amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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Axios

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

The sheer geographic scope of the war is already staggering.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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 Conversation

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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