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‘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.

The Times of India

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 Independent UK

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

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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.

The Times of India

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

The Independent UK

(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…

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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.

The Times of India

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…

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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…

International Business Times

Iran Launches Missile and Drone Barrage on Israel, Gulf States; Ras Tanura Oil Hub Hit

Tensions between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran escalated sharply on Monday as Tehran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and several Gulf states, marking a significant expansion of the ongoing regional confrontation.

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Middle East on Brink After US–Israel Strike Kills Iran’s Supreme Leader

A dramatic escalation in the Middle East has followed a joint United States–Israeli military operation that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory strikes across the region and raising fears of a broader conflict.

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer says UK ‘not joining strikes’ on Iran but will continue defensive action – as it happened

The prime minister is explaining his decision to allow the US to use British bases for military attacks after initially refusing

Euronews

Trump says Iran war may last ‘four weeks or less’ as strikes escalate

Trump says the Iran war could last four weeks or less as US–Israeli forces continued their strikes in Iran while Tehran hits Gulf states, Israel and US targets.

Evening Standard

Evacuation plans to rescue more than 100,000 Brits caught in Iran war zone being rapidly drawn up

Foreign Secretary Yvette said the Government was working on ‘every possible option’ to get Britons home

The Times of India

‘This is home for millions’: UAE political analyst Ahmed Sharif reassures Indians amid Gulf tensions

As regional airspace closures continue due to the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict, thousands of travellers remain stranded in the UAE, while residents navigate an atmosphere of uncertainty.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Simply not true’ UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretary

Yvette Cooper says plans under consideration to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from Middle East amid Iran war

The Times of India

US-Israel attack Iran: Saudi capital Riyadh becomes evacuation hub for wealthy individuals

Riyadh has become a crucial evacuation hub for wealthy individuals and executives as missile and drone attacks disrupt previously secure Gulf cities. With limited alternatives, the Saudi capital's open airspace and operating airport offer the most viable departure point for those seeking to leave the region.

The Independent UK

Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel and Gulf cities – everything we know

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The Independent UK

Israel launches deadly strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles across border

Israel launched strikes on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border, following earlier US and Israeli attacks across Iran. The escalating conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 31 reported dead in Beirut, three US service members killed, and 11 fatalities in Israel, including nine in a…

Evening Standard

RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike as new security threat sparks evacuation of local residents

Suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri comes just hours after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK had allowed the US to strike Iranian missile sites from British bases

The Independent UK

Oil prices soar as Iran’s attack on ships near Strait of Hormuz raise fears of wider economic shock

Spike follows claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guards struck three oil tankers in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

‘Missiles were flying past our hotel’: UK tourists trapped in Dubai voice fears as Gulf conflict intensifies

The rapidly escalating conflict has left thousands stranded, with no idea how to get home

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