The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

More than 100,000 Britons may need evacuating from Middle East

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Western powers signal support for US as war spreads after strikes on Iran

Missile strikes and retaliatory attacks have spread across multiple countries, as Western powers signal support for Washington amid fears of a wider Middle East war.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 2

Emirates extends suspension of Dubai flights as Middle East Airspace shuts down

Emirates has extended its flight suspension to and from Dubai until March 3, 2026, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. Escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions have led multiple countries to shut their airspace, impacting over 1,800 flights and major hubs like Dubai International Airport. Operations will resume once safety is confirmed by…

The Times of India · Mar 2

Satellite images show damage at US Fifth Fleet naval base in Bahrain's Manama; see before-after pics

Iran unleashed retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting key cities like Dubai and Sharjah, and Bahrain's US Fifth Fleet naval base. These actions followed the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in a US-Israeli operation. The widespread attacks, described by Iran as defensive, have heightened regional tensions and prompted air…

The Times of India · Mar 2

US F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes in Kuwait Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

An American-made F-15 fighter jet operated by the United States Air Force crashed in Kuwait on Monday, intensifying concerns as tensions surge across the Middle East following joint US-Israel military operations that reportedly led to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Whats Hot · Mar 2

Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis

Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Monday briefing: ​What does the escalation in the Middle East mean for global stability?

In today’s newsletter: A region already strained by years of proxy conflict is confronting its most volatile moment in decades, as the death of Iran’s supreme leader ​could drag us into a rapidly widening crisis

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

US F-15 down in Kuwait? Iran shares video showing fighter jet engulfed in flames, pilots ejecting

US F-15 Fighter Jet Crash: An American F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait amid escalating Middle East tensions following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. While Iran's state media claimed the jet was shot down, the exact cause remains unconfirmed. Both crew members reportedly survived and were handed over to…

The Times of India · Mar 2

Afternoon Update: Australians in Middle East travel limbo; Pauline Hanson censured again; and Christina Applegate on life with MS

Penny Wong says travellers should be prepared for ‘serious flight disruptions’ with about 115,000 Australians trapped in the region

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2

Oil prices soar as escalating Iran conflict spurs energy supply concerns

Crude prices soared on Monday as investors continue to weigh the potential impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on the supply of energy.

Euronews · Mar 2