The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan,…

The Times of India · Mar 16

Is Donald Trump Lying? Iran's Foreign Minister Says 'We Never Asked for a Ceasefire' After Trump Says They Want a Deal

Iran denies requesting a ceasefire, contradicting Donald Trump's claims, as the Middle East conflict continues and global tensions rise.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

UK, Other Allies Weigh Hormuz Warships Role as Trump Warns NATO of 'Very Bad Future' Over Iran

As the US urges allies to send naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, many governments are cautious, fearing escalation in the Middle East.

International Business Times · Mar 16

FTSE 100 Holds Steady Near 10,260 as Markets Await BoE Decision Amid Oil Surge and Geopolitical Strain

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index remained little changed in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of this week's Bank of England policy meeting while digesting the fallout from elevated oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions.

International Business Times · Mar 16

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall, Fed Meeting and Middle East Conflict in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.66% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and awaited the Federal Reserve’s meeting.

Barchart · Mar 16

War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed Inflation

With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum.

Kiplinger · Mar 16

US citizens: Trump had no ‘backup’ plan to help them leave Middle East after Iran strike

Americans criticise US state department, with one person saying she felt ‘betrayed’ and treated like ‘an afterthought’

The Guardian - US · Mar 16

Fears over French art loans to the Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages in the Middle East

The museum, which opened in the United Arab Emirates in 2017, has so far escaped damage from nearly 1,800 Iranian drone and missile strikes since the conflict began last month.

Euronews · Mar 16

Trump in new tirade against Starmer over Iran war as his plan to open Hormuz Strait flounders

The US president hit out as Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia declined to jump to his request to send warships to the Middle East

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Russia-Ukraine clashes: Explosions rock Kyiv in rare daytime attack as drone war intensifies

Kyiv faced a rare daytime Russian assault Monday as air defenses intercepted projectiles, with debris falling in the city center. This escalation follows Moscow's claim of repelling a major Ukrainian drone attack over the weekend. Meanwhile, US peace efforts are reportedly stalled amid the widening Middle East conflict, highlighting the…

The Times of India · Mar 16