All possible steps must be taken to avoid Middle East escalation – Connolly Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the risk of wider conflict in the area The Independent UK · Feb 28
Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear The Independent UK · Feb 28
‘Closely monitoring’: NYPD steps up security across New York City after US, Israel launch attack on Iran The New York Police Department said it is enhancing security at sensitive locations across the city following the US and Israeli attack on Iran and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Times of India · Feb 28
Israel-Iran: Dubai airports suspend flights amidst esclating conflict Dubai's airports, DXB and DWC, have halted all flight operations due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Airspace closures across the Middle East, including Iraq and Iran, have caused widespread flight disruptions. Major airlines like Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to the region, prioritizing passenger and crew safety… The Times of India · Feb 28
‘It’s chaos here’: Britons left stranded as flights cancelled after Trump’s strikes on Iran Major travel disruption as hundreds of flights cancelled across the Middle East due to Iran airstrikes The Independent UK · Feb 28
Is the Middle East entering a new phase of multipolar confrontation after US-Israel strikes on Iran? NEW DELHI: The United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting military sites across the country in what both governments described as a pre-emptive operation, drawing swift retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran against American military bases across the Gulf and setting off a diplomatic scramble among… The Times of India · Feb 28
Iran-US war mapped as more countries dragged into widening Middle East conflict IN FOCUS: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan are among the nations that have been caught up in the conflict. Maira Butt and Alex Croft report The Independent UK · Feb 28
F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races It is understood F1 chiefs are confident the season-opener in Melbourne a week on Sunday will be unaffected The Independent UK · Feb 28
Satellite image shows impact of US-Israel strike on Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's palace Several key structures within the compound, long used as Khamenei's primary official residence and a central hub for leadership functions, appear obliterated or severely compromised. Iran struck American military bases across the Middle East in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the United States, hours after the two arch-rivals rocked Tehran… The Times of India · Feb 28
Emirates forced to suspend flight operations after UAE airspace closures hit regional routes Emirates has halted flights to and from Dubai following regional airspace closures triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. This significant disruption impacts travel between India, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The airline is actively monitoring the situation, assisting affected passengers with rebooking and refunds, prioritizing safety. The Times of India · Feb 28
Helen McEntee ‘deeply concerned’ over missile strikes on Iran The Irish Foreign Minister called for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Feb 28
US-Iran tensions: Who are the men steering the storm in Middle East The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing at least 40 people amid nuclear program negotiations and protests. President Trump warned Iranian forces to surrender or face death, while Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed resistance. The conflict escalates with key players like Benjamin Netanyahu and Reza Pahlavi involved. The Times of India · Feb 28
US-Israel strike Iran: How the world reacted Global leaders voiced varied reactions to coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, with the EU urging maximum restraint and respect for international law. Spain called for de-escalation, while Malaysia condemned the actions, fearing regional catastrophe. Australia backed US efforts against Iran's nuclear program, but Norway questioned the strike's legality. Russia criticized… The Times of India · Feb 28
London Heathrow flights to Middle East axed as US and Israel launch strikes on Iran An overnight BA service from Heathrow to Doha was forced to turn around mid-air and return to London Evening Standard · Feb 28
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28 A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this We cannot know where this foolish, reckless attack will end – but new hatreds will be seeded, terrorist vendettas sown and, ultimately, little will be achieved, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Independent UK · Feb 28 Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…
The Times of India · Feb 28 US-Israel strikes on Iran: Flights disrupted as airspace closures force diversions, turnbacks; airlines issue travel advisories Flights between India, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America have been severely disrupted after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and diversions.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 28 French citizens 'a priority' as Israel and US strike at Iran - defence chief France's priority in the wake of air strikes launched by the Israel and the United States on Iran will be to protect its citizens and forces in the Near and Middle East, said defence chief Alice Rufo on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Feb 28 British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran Keir Starmer has demanded that the Iranian regime ends retaliatory strikes on neighbours in the Middle East in response to a pre-emptive attack by the US and Israel
The Times of India · Feb 28 Donald Trump is ‘not exactly happy’ on nuclear talks with Iran President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, stating Tehran must commit to not developing nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for a "meaningful" deal, highlighting Iran's past actions and the significant US military presence in the Middle East. Trump indicated a crucial decision lies ahead regarding the diplomatic…
The Times of India · Feb 27 'Don't want to, but sometimes you have to': Donald Trump again warns Iran of possible military action Despite a significant military build-up in the Middle East, US President Trump expressed his unhappiness with Iran but remains open to a deal, reiterating his core demand that Tehran must not possess nuclear weapons. While military action is a last resort, diplomatic efforts continue, with talks scheduled and US officials…
The Independent UK · Feb 27 How one phone call from Trump restarted a feud in the Middle East President Donald Trump accused of inadvertently igniting tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE, two important U.S. allies in the Middle East
The Times of India · Feb 27 US attack on Iran imminent? UK pulls staff, China issues travel warning as tensions in region escalate Amid escalating Iran tensions, Britain, the US, and China are evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East. The US is conducting its largest military build-up in decades, while diplomatic talks continue. Citizens are urged to leave Iran as fears of conflict intensify, despite ongoing negotiations aimed at de-escalation.
The Times of India · Feb 27 ‘There’s no chance’: JD Vance rules out years‑long war in Middle East amid possible US strike on Iran US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said there is “no chance” that any US military strike on Iran would drag the country into a long, drawn-out war.
The Guardian - US · Feb 27 Trump is marching toward war with Iran. He hasn’t bothered to make clear why The US spent months promoting a false case for the invasion of Iraq. This time, we’re in the dark about Washington’s goals