The Latest Breaking News from Iran

UAE news: No new permit needed, special entry rule for residents with expired visas amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Thousands of expatriates stranded abroad can now return to the UAE without new permits as their residency visas expired. This temporary measure, valid until March 31, 2026, waives fines for those affected by flight disruptions and regional tensions. Residents must regularise their status upon arrival, easing burdens and reuniting families.

The Times of India · Mar 13

Yvette Cooper continues Saudi visit as Iran threatens to block key oil route

The Foreign Secretary arrived in the country on Thursday in a show of solidarity with Gulf states hit by Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Rachel Reeves asks watchdog to ‘crack down’ on fuel ‘rip-offs’ amid Iran war

The Chancellor and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will hold a meeting at Downing Street with petrol retailers and energy suppliers.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Dubai news: Missile debris hits Sheikh Zayed Road building after UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Dubai faced a tense moment as debris from intercepted aerial threats struck a building on Sheikh Zayed Road, underscoring the escalating Iran vs US-Israel conflict's impact on Gulf states. UAE air defences successfully neutralised numerous missiles and drones, preventing direct hits, yet fragments caused minor damage, highlighting the unpredictable risks…

The Times of India · Mar 12

US navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats, says treasury secretary

Scott Bessent said Chinese tankers have passed through the Strait in what he claimed was a sign Tehran ‘have not mined’ the passage

The Independent UK · Mar 12

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

The war in Iran has dominated headlines with reports of airstrikes and escalating military activity. But beyond the immediate devastation, the conflict has also illuminated a quieter and rapidly growing danger: the vulnerability of ships, and the people who operate them, to disruption of their navigation systems.

The Conversation · Mar 12

Trump administration mixes Nintendo game video with real Iran strike footage

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The Independent UK · Mar 12

Police given more time to question three men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

The suspects, arrested under the National Security Act, can now be held in custody until 20 March

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge

Despite escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, HSBC reaffirms strong confidence in GCC economies, signalling global banks are not retreating. The region's diversified economies, fiscal strength and strategic location continue to attract capital, even as markets grapple with conflict-driven volatility and energy price surges. Financial hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi…

The Times of India · Mar 12

Trump hijacks Women’s History Month event at White House with Iran boasts and tariff claims

During the event the president was even presented with a special medal by a female Olympian

The Independent UK · Mar 12