Is it safe to travel to Jordan? Updated advice after missiles intercepted Missiles were intercepted near Aqaba’s airport and seaport The Independent UK · Mar 2
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 · Mar 2
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 · Mar 2
Is Kuwait Airport Open? Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Amid Iran Conflict KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the country's primary aviation hub, remains fully closed with no commercial flights operating as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the ongoing escalation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that has triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East. International Business Times · Mar 2
Oil Prices Surge as Attacks on Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Heighten Fears of Supply Disruptions Global oil prices jumped sharply Monday as attacks on multiple commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, raised alarms over potential interruptions to roughly one-fifth of the world's seaborne crude supplies. International Business Times · Mar 2
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 · Mar 2
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 · Mar 2
Pakistan deploys troops, imposes 3-day curfew after deadly protests over US-Israeli strikes on Iran Pakistan has deployed troops and imposed a curfew after deadly protests erupted over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader in U.S.-Israeli strikes The Independent UK · Mar 2
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. Whats Hot · Mar 2
Worried about freedom of speech? Then what’s happening at the Open University should terrify you The OU has capitulated to a pro-Israel lobby group about the use of the term ‘ancient Palestine’. The wider context is impossible to ignore, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Mar 2
Modi Voices ‘Grave Concern’ Over West Asia Crisis After US–Israel Strikes on Iran Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia following large-scale military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, which reportedly resulted in the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Whats Hot · Mar 2
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. Whats Hot · Mar 2
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. Euronews · Mar 2
Iran says it won’t negotiate with US as conflict escalates in Middle East Ali Larijani, who also served as an adviser to late supreme leader, says Iran ‘did not initiate aggression’ The Independent UK · Mar 2
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Iran says US-Israeli attacks have killed 555 people so far in Iran The Iranian Red Crescent Society says that the U.S.-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran has killed at least 555 people so far in the Islamic Republic
The Times of India · Mar 2 ‘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.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 2 Western powers signal support for US as war spreads after strikes on Iran Missile strikes and retaliatory attacks have spread across multiple countries, as Western powers signal support for Washington amid fears of a wider Middle East war.
The Times of India · Mar 2 Emirates extends suspension of Dubai flights as Middle East Airspace shuts down Emirates has extended its flight suspension to and from Dubai until March 3, 2026, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. Escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions have led multiple countries to shut their airspace, impacting over 1,800 flights and major hubs like Dubai International Airport. Operations will resume once safety is confirmed by…
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Oil prices jump and markets slide after strikes across Middle East International financial markets also opened weaker in the face of the growing conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel and Gulf cities – everything we know IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Mar 2 Beirut's Skyline Ignited by Israeli Jets after Hezbollah Base Strike Ends the Calm Tensions rise as Hezbollah's missile strike on Haifa prompts a strong Israeli military response. Discover the implications for Lebanon and the region in this unfolding conflict.
Euronews · Mar 2 Spain's FM says 'unilateral' US-Israeli attack on Iran not backed by international law Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares tells Europe Today that the US and Israel's military intervention in Iran is not backed by the UN Treaties or international law, while also condemning Iran's retaliation as 'unjustified.'
Euronews · Mar 2 Newsletter: World on knife-edge as US-Israel war with Iran risks spillover Also in this newsletter: Croatia's PM weighs in on the ongoing energy dispute pitting Hungary and Slovakia against Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 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 · Mar 2 Three F-15 US warplanes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait defence forces as Iran war escalates Photos show US pilot being rescued after apparently ejecting over Kuwait - as smoke seen rising near the US embassy