The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

How strikes by Iran on Amazon data hubs in UAE show tech is vulnerable to conflict

Iranian drone strikes have damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Conflict in the Middle East makes official economic forecasts immediately out of date

The UK chancellor of the exchequer would not have wanted to deliver her spring statement against the background of a fresh threat to the world economy.

The Conversation · Mar 3

From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world

The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes has sparked anger across Shiite communities worldwide and is raising fears of wider unrest

The Independent UK · Mar 3

China set to suffer from turmoil in the Middle East, but it stands to benefit long term

China has responded to the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran with strong diplomatic condemnation. In an article published on March 1, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency called the attacks a “flagrant violation” of the purposes and principles of the UN charter. The same article called the intervention a departure from…

The Conversation · Mar 3

Reeves accused of being ‘tone deaf’ on energy prices as Middle East crisis deepens

Growth forecast cut again and unemployment to rise as chancellor warned economy risks big hit from Iran war – but Reeves insists ‘plan is right’

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Many Americans stranded in Middle East after US advisory to depart immediately

State department urged US citizens in 14 countries to leave, but many flights have been canceled

The Guardian - US · Mar 3

Ruben Gallego Slams U.S. Delay To Urge Citizens To Leave The Middle East Amid Iran War: 'Inexcusable And Incompetent'

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed the State Department's notice urging U.S. citizens to leave over a dozen countries in the Middle East as the war in Iran rages on.

Latin Times · Mar 3

Nostradamus 2026: Interpreters Claim 'Seven-Month Great War' Quatrains Mirror Current Middle East Escalation

Explore the latest Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, and how Nostradamus' prophecies are being interpreted in today's geopolitical climate.

International Business Times UK · Mar 3

Clarity sought on whether aircraft used in Iran operations stopped in Scotland

The Scottish Government is seeking clarity from the UK Government as some airports in the country are used as stopover points for air forces.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

Unesco raises alarm over heritage sites as bombing in Iran intensifies

The United Nations cultural body Unesco has called on warring parties in the Middle East to respect international conventions protecting cultural property after Iran’s heritage-listed Golestan Palace was damaged in US-Israeli air strikes.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 3