The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

British influencer charters £100k private jet to flee Dubai amid Iran war

Property investor and influencer Samuel Leeds has come under scrutiny for his ‘insensitive comments’ after escaping the Middle East

Evening Standard · Mar 5

The Pound Is Not Sterling. 1 Trade to Make ASAP Amid Middle East Conflict.

June British pound futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

Barchart · Mar 5

How the Iran war will hurt you in the pocket as costs soar

Petrol, heating, and grocery bills could all take a hit as the conflict shows no sign of slowing

Evening Standard · Mar 5

‘Outrageous’ fuel price hikes in Ireland amid Middle East conflict, Dail told

Reports of dramatic increases to fuel costs, such as home heating oil and motor fuel, have been sent to TDs.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Embassies shut, travel restricted: What to do if your US visa is expiring soon

US immigration experts advised non-immigrant visa holders in the country not to travel outside as the Middle East crisis and the ongoing travel restrictions could result in delays, causing people to lose their visa status or jobs. But those who are already stuck outside the US and have their deadlines…

The Times of India · Mar 5

John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages

The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days

As the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, American citizens living in or visiting the Middle East found themselves stranded in countries facing bombing attacks by Iran. The State Department on March 2, 2026, urged Americans in 14 Middle Eastern countries to leave via “available commercial transportation, due to…

The Conversation · Mar 5

HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages amid Middle East crisis

Experts say Iran war could cause energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

Foreign Office and British Chambers of Commerce brief firms impacted by conflict

More than 600 business have already been briefed on the situation in the Middle East by the Diplomatic Advisory Hub.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East.

Fortune · Mar 5