The Latest Breaking News from Gulf

How people in the Gulf are reacting to the Iran war

Iran immediately responded to US-Israeli strikes on February 28 by launching coordinated missile and drone attacks against US military installations in the Gulf region. Since then, its targeting has expanded to airports, seaports, hotels and oil refineries. The debris from missile interceptions has produced several casualties.

The Conversation · Mar 6

Saudi Arabia And Gulf Allies Reportedly Discussing Withdrawing From US Contracts Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Gulf nations are reviewing their investment commitments to the US due to the ongoing Iran conflict, impacting global economies.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

US Navy Destroys 30+ Iranian Warships in 'Operation Epic Fury' as Conflict Intensifies

Operation Epic Fury sees the US Navy destroy over 30 Iranian warships, raising concerns about regional stability and global shipping routes.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

UAE Mulls Freezing Iranian Assets: WSJ Reports Potential Billions Freeze as Iran-U.S.-Israel War Escalates

Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates is actively considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its territory, a potential economic countermeasure that could severely disrupt Tehran's access to foreign currency and global trade networks, according to a report published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal.

International Business Times · Mar 6

Iran is turning out to be a more effective enemy than many thought, and U.S. allies are losing their patience with the war

Everything you need to know before you get to the office today.

Fortune · Mar 6

Watch: US rains precision strikes on Iran as Middle East war enters Day 7

The Middle East conflict intensifies as it enters its seventh day. United States forces conduct precision strikes on Iranian assets. Israel launches new attacks targeting regime infrastructure. Missile launches from Iran trigger air-raid alerts in Israel. Gulf nations report drone and missile threats. Humanitarian concerns rise with displacement and casualties.

The Times of India · Mar 6

America will have to put 'boots on ground' in Iran for Donald Trump to choose new Supreme Leader, says UK

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy believes American troops would have to be deployed in Iran for the US president to be able to decide who leads the country

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai – and now it’s gone in a puff of missile smoke

The city was portrayed as an aspirational place to live, but now those who moved there are realising the precarity that comes with being an economic migrant, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

US offers India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners, whose supplies were stuck in the Gulf, have started buying Russian oil

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Left to fend for themselves? Gulf allies claim US gave no warning before strikes

The Trump administration is facing growing frustration from its allies in the Gulf, who claim they were not adequately warned about the scale of Iranian retaliation following US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, news agency Associated Press reported.

The Times of India · Mar 6