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Don't panic buy petrol, Londoners urged as Iran war escalates with more airstrikes

The cost of oil spiralled on global markets amid the crisis in the Middle East

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

The Independent UK

F1 chief releases statement on Middle East races amid US-Iran conflict

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Rabies inquest delayed as Iran conflict strands witness abroad

Yvonne Ford died after being scratched by a puppy overseas

The Independent UK

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

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

Your rights as Middle East cruises disrupted by US-Iran war

Thousands of passengers remain on their ships in the Gulf

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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

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

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.

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‘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

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

Video shows US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait as war spirals in Middle East

Crew members survived the crash and were transported to hospital

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Jordan? Update as UK government lifts ‘non-essential’ travel advisory

The blanket ‘avoid all non-essential travel’ for Jordan has now been lifted by the UK government

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International Business Times

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

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

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?

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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.

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Times of India

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…

Evening Standard

Oil prices jump and markets slide after strikes across Middle East

International financial markets also opened weaker in the face of the growing conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces.

The Times of India

UAE gold prices jump over Dh10 as US–Iran tensions escalate in Middle East

Gold prices in the UAE surged dramatically on March 2, 2026, by over Dh10 per gram, mirroring global anxieties over escalating Middle East conflicts. This safe-haven rally, fueled by geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation, saw 24K gold reach Dh646.45 per gram. Analysts predict continued strength for gold as a hedge…

The Guardian - UK

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

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