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How prepared are the US and its allies for a protracted conflict in Iran?

If Israel and the US hoped their attack on Iran would force the country to capitulate quickly, they were wrong. Despite the death of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and many other senior figures, Iran has managed to continue firing drones and missiles at targets across the Middle East.

The Conversation

Tennis stars flown to US exhibition event after being stranded in Middle East

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The Independent UK

How Russia could profit from rising energy prices fuelled by Iran war

Oil and gas prices are soaring after the Iran war choked off tanker supplies from the Middle East

The Independent UK

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Will Trump’s Middle East war also engulf Friedrich Merz?

The war will have incalculable implications for Europe – and yet, the chancellor has held back from publicly challenging an increasingly erratic Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

More Middle East evacuation flights for stranded Brits – what you need to know

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The Independent UK

'Next mission waiting for you': What Israel's Air Force commander told F-35 pilot who shot down Iranian jet over Tehran

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday released a recording of a conversation between its commander and an F-35I “Adir” pilot who, it said, shot down a manned Iranian fighter jet over Tehran, as the Middle East conflict entered its sixth day.

The Times of India

‘We’re on our honeymoon in a war zone’: Newlywed Brits stranded in Oman denied spot on UK’s first repatriation flight

Darren Osbourn and Nicola Smith were returning from their Thailand wedding when they were diverted after the Middle East crisis broke out

The Independent UK

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How one massive gas field shapes the global stakes of conflict in the Middle East

The Middle East plays a central role in global energy and therefore global markets. As tensions escalate and the strait of Hormuz, a key trade route, faces disruption, headlines assessing the wider impact of the Iranian conflict often centre on oil and gas supply.

The Conversation

From petrol to groceries: how Middle East crisis is driving up prices

Global supply chains are disrupted and prices are rising across sectors amid warnings worse is to come if conflict persists

The Guardian - UK

Energy bills forecast to rise 10% from July as Middle East war drives up prices

Analysts Cornwall Insight said forecasts for Ofgem’s price cap for July to September had surged to £1,801 a year for a typical dual fuel household.

Evening Standard

Iran conflict ‘costs Middle East travel and tourism industry €515 million a day’

The estimate from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is based on the 2026 pre-conflict forecast for the Middle East.

Euronews

Will my package holiday or tour be cancelled due to Iran-US war? Your refund rights

Operators including Intrepid Travel, Tui and G Adventures have issued updates

The Independent UK

Iran conflict latest: UK troops on high alert and ready for deployment in Cyprus, Western officials say

US bombers are expected to arrive at British air bases within days, western officials said

The Independent UK

Celestyal Arabian Gulf cruise season ends early amid Iran conflict

Sailings in the Middle East have been cancelled since the outbreak of war

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The Independent UK

Five contenders to replace Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if F1 races are cancelled

Travel chaos in the Middle East means the April double-header is in significant doubt

Euronews

Newsletter: Sánchez to Trump: “No War"

Also in this newsletter: European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño tells us the war in the Middle East "makes it more urgent" for Europe to "reinforce its strategic autonomy" in the field of energy as well as security and defence.

International Business Times

Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Operates on Limited Basis

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passengers, remains partially operational as of March 4, 2026, with only a restricted number of flights permitted amid ongoing airspace closures and security concerns stemming from the escalating Middle East conflict involving U.S., Israeli and Iranian military actions.

International Business Times

Is King Khalid International Airport Open? Airport Remains Open Amid Regional Airspace Disruptions

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia's busiest aviation gateway and a key hub for Saudia and other carriers, continues to operate normally as of March 4, 2026, despite widespread flight suspensions, delays and cancellations triggered by escalating Middle East tensions following U.S. and Israeli military…

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International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Expert Warns UK Would Face Immediate Conscription If Big War Erupts

As Middle East war fears grow, experts warn a global conflict could force rapid UK conscription and trigger rationing, supply shocks and fresh energy price spikes.

The Times of India

'I feel abandoned': Indian-American CEO stranded in Dubai says India rescuing citizens but US doing nothing

An Indian-American CEO of SardineAI, a US-based startup, said US is not doing anything to rescue its citizens stranded in Middle East and it's difficult to watch other countries like the UK, France, Italy, India repatriating their citizens while the US government abandoned their citizens. "I am a proud US…

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Stock Index Futures Higher as Investors Digest U.S. ADP Jobs Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.38%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.58% this morning, giving up earlier gains after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a proposed 15% global tariff could take effect this week.

International Business Times UK

Visa Suspension Shock and UK Travel Warnings Spark Fear Amid Iran, Middle East Conflicts

The UK has imposed a sudden visa suspension on Sudan, Myanmar, Cameroon, and Afghanistan, affecting students, businesses, and families.

The Independent UK

How F1 has averted 2026 season-opening disaster in Australia amid Middle East chaos

With around 500 people needing new routes after typical transit hubs in Doha and Dubai were closed, F1 pulled out all the stops to get key personnel to Melbourne for the first race of the 2026 season this weekend

Autosport

FIA eases Australian GP curfews as F1 makes adjustments amid Middle East conflict

Formula 1 chartered flights through Tanzania and Singapore to ensure key staff made it to Melbourne in time, while the FIA relaxed its curfews on Wednesday and Thursday

Axios

American gas bounty shielding consumers from war spikes, for now

U.S. natural gas dominance provides a cushion when overseas supply is disrupted.

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