F1 chief releases statement on Middle East races amid US-Iran conflict IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 2
Rabies inquest delayed as Iran conflict strands witness abroad Yvonne Ford died after being scratched by a puppy overseas The Independent UK · Mar 2
UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen. Euronews · Mar 2
Saudi Arabia's biggest domestic oil refinery hit by Iranian drone strike Oil and gas output across the Middle East has been disrupted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to the attack by the US and Israel Evening Standard · Mar 2
Your rights as Middle East cruises disrupted by US-Iran war Thousands of passengers remain on their ships in the Gulf The Independent UK · Mar 2
WATCH: F-15 Jet Goes Down As a Result Of 'Apparent Friendly Fire' As War In Middle East Rages On The U.S. military confirmed on Monday that three F-15 jets were shot down "due to an apparent friendly fire incident" in Kuwait as the war in the Middle East continues. Latin Times · Mar 2
British Airways owner IAG sees stock price plummet as FTSE 100 falls in wake of Iran strikes The prices of oil and gold have gone up but stock markets are heading in the opposite directions as investors weigh the uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis The Independent UK · Mar 2
Travelers stranded as Middle East conflict spreads as governments scramble to bring citizens home Governments are scrambling to bring citizens home after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran shut down key Middle East flight routes The Independent UK · Mar 2
F1 chief speaks out on upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Middle East crisis FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has released a statement amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 2
Stock Index Futures Plunge Amid Middle East Conflict March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -1.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -1.44% this morning as sentiment took a hit after the U.S. and Israel exchanged deadly strikes with Iran across the Middle East. Barchart · Mar 2
‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM Emma Little-Pengelly said that stability in the Middle East ‘does not come from indulging extremism and terrorism’. Evening Standard · Mar 2
Oil, gas and stocks fluctuate over Iran war – what does it mean for your money, pension and energy prices? The latest conflict, which is spreading across the Middle East, will have a significant knock-on effect in terms of inflation, interest rates and commodity prices The Independent UK · Mar 2
Exxon Mobil Stock Rallies on Oil Price Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalation Shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) climbed sharply in early trading Monday as escalating U.S.-Iran military conflict drove oil prices higher, boosting prospects for the world's largest publicly traded oil company amid fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. International Business Times · Mar 2
Will Australia Involve Itself in the Middle East Conflict? As the conflict in the Middle East continues after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Australia has made its stance clear. International Business Times · Mar 2
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Video shows US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait as war spirals in Middle East Crew members survived the crash and were transported to hospital
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Is it safe to travel to Jordan? Updated advice after missiles intercepted Missiles were intercepted near Aqaba’s airport and seaport
International Business Times · Mar 2 Is Kuwait Airport Open? Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Amid Iran Conflict KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the country's primary aviation hub, remains fully closed with no commercial flights operating as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the ongoing escalation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that has triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.
International Business Times · Mar 2 Saudi Aramco Stock Surges Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following Drone Strike on Ras Tanura Refinery Shares of Saudi Arabian Oil Co., commonly known as Saudi Aramco, climbed sharply in recent trading sessions as escalating Middle East tensions, including a reported drone strike on one of its key facilities, rattled regional markets while boosting investor interest in the world's largest oil producer.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Lionesses in ‘close contact’ with government over squad safety ahead of World Cup qualifier The Lionesses will play Ukraine at a neutral venue due to the ongoing war in the country - but safety concerns have been raised in Turkey due to the close proximity to the conflict in the Middle East
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest travel advice amid Middle East conflict Should you still go on holiday in Egypt during the escalating Middle East conflict?
Euronews · Mar 2 Croatia's Plenković defends ‘clear and unified’ EU stance on Iran as divisions surface over strikes Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East.
Whats Hot · Mar 2 Middle East on Brink After US–Israel Strike Kills Iran’s Supreme Leader A dramatic escalation in the Middle East has followed a joint United States–Israeli military operation that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory strikes across the region and raising fears of a broader conflict.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Middle East travel chaos: Join Q&A with Simon Calder on flight cancellations, rerouting and your rights ASK ME ANYTHING: Simon Calder, travel correspondent at The Independent, is here to answer your questions on the escalating disruption across the Middle East – and what it means for your journey
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 England keeping close eye on safety before World Cup qualifier in Turkey Sarina Wiegman says England are in close contact with the authorities about the developing conflict in the Middle East as they prepare to face Ukraine in Antalya
The Independent UK · Mar 2 The Apprentice star ‘forced to retreat’ to Dubai basement amid missile attacks The Apprentice’s Luisa Zissman has shared footage of her homemade shelter in her Dubai basement as fighting in the Middle East continues.