The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Fuel tax suspended by US state to drive down gas prices amid Iran war

Drivers are likely to start seeing relief in the coming days

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK · Mar 20

‘Not our war’: Gulf states weigh up options as existential threat from Iran conflict grows

Arab states have so far only acted defensively, but there is growing fear war is entering new, more dangerous phase

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

Hundreds of mortgage deals pulled from market amid threat of triple interest rate rise

Conflict in the Middle East has scuppered hopes of cuts to the base rate

The Independent UK · Mar 20

EasyJet boss warns: Book now to avoid being priced out of summer holidays

Travel bosses warn of potential disruption as war rages in the Middle East

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Behind the bombast, Trump will be worried: when he tries to stop the war on Iran, will anyone listen?

Though the president wields great power, the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling in unforeseen ways that he may not be able to control, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

Kevin O'Leary Predicts Who Will Control the Strait of Hormuz After the Middle East War Subsides

Kevin O'Leary predicts a multinational coalition will seize control of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure energy security after the 2026 Middle East war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent considers 'unsanctioning' 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to curb soaring global prices.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20

CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 board exams cancelled in Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced a new assessment plan for Class 10 students in the Middle East. Exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were cancelled due to the West Asia conflict.

The Economic Times · Mar 20

Could Middle East war bring region closer to an 'Arab NATO'?

Egypt is again calling for a joint Arab military alliance – sometimes described as an “Arab NATO” – to defend the region. But Arab states are deeply divided over the idea, Middle East analyst Hasni Abidi tells RFI.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 20

Sri Lanka props up tourist industry with fuel arrangements as visitor numbers drop

Tourist numbers in Sri Lanka have halved this week as Middle East conflict continues

The Independent UK · Mar 20