The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Voters sidelined over Middle East policy

Republicans and Democrats have both carved out unpopular positions on America’s role in the Middle East

Salon · Mar 5

Iran denies firing missile towards Turkey after Nato interception as crisis spreads beyond Middle East

Nato air defences destroyed a ballistic missile that was tired towards the country on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Cruise passengers in Abu Dhabi tell of terrifying moment they sheltered as war erupted in Iran

Conflict sparks panic in region as stranded tourists scramble for flights home amid major travel chaos

The Independent UK · Mar 5

US-Israel war with Iran: Why various Gulf countries are angry with the UK and Keir Starmer

Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.

The Times of India · Mar 5

French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

French finance chiefs on Thursday moved to calm fears of a sharp rise in fuel prices as fighting between Israel and Iran in the Middle East entered a sixth day and global oil prices climbed.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 5

Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister

Government-chartered plane was held up in Oman overnight for ‘operational reasons’, according to Alex Norris

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away

The Independent UK · Mar 5

What the conflict in Iran means for Putin and Ukraine

As the war in the Middle East spreads and intensifies, the one in Ukraine continues. While geographically some 2,500km (1,600 miles) apart, the consequences of US president Donald Trump’s latest military adventure for the Russian war against Ukraine will be acutely felt across several areas. In the short term, the…

The Conversation · Mar 5

WH Smith warns of potential impact of Middle East war on stores in the region

Shares fell in early trading in the City after chain said it was “mindful” of the impact from the conflict in Iran

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Your personal finances question answered: ‘My mortgage is up for renewal and I’m only just scraping by’

This week’s events in the Middle East have sent stock markets plummeting and energy prices soaring. Money expert Hilary Osborne answered your questions about the cost of living

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5