Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October. Euronews · Mar 6
Oil prices jump after Qatar warns disruption could push crude to $150 Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days". Euronews · Mar 6
"We Have to Wait" and See Whether MotoGP's Qatari Race Will Occur, Says Ezpeleta MotoGP's head honcho, Carmello Ezpeleta, weighed in on whether the series' Middle East-based Qatari race will occur this season due to the ongoing war the US started with Iran, and how it's boiled over to other countries. RideApart · Mar 6
FIA reveals tweaks to F1 2026 driver guidelines after Qatar meeting A meeting at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix between F1 teams, drivers and governing body the FIA has led to driver guideline tweaks Motorsport · Mar 6
FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting A meeting at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix between F1 teams, drivers and governing body the FIA led to driver guideline tweaks Autosport · Mar 6
Which EU countries are most exposed to the LNG supply disruption? Iranian attacks have led to the suspension of Qatari LNG production and major shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Which EU countries could be the most affected? Euronews · Mar 6
Airspace closure continues: Qatar Airways extends flight suspension Qatar Airways has halted flights due to airspace closure, urging passengers to await official confirmation before heading to the airport. Operations will resume once authorities declare the airspace safe. Passengers will receive updates on March 7, 2026, and the airline is arranging relief flights. Safety remains paramount. The Times of India · Mar 6
John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in Iran strikes The defence secretary met his counterpart in Cyprus earlier on Thursday to ease tensions about Britain’s response to drone attacks on the island The Independent UK · Mar 5
UK says it will send fighter additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar and helicopters to Cyprus British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war. Euronews · Mar 5
How dangerous has the conflict in Iran become? Expert Q&A The conflict in the Middle East is now in its sixth day and is showing no sign of letting up. Israeli and US warplanes have continued to strike targets inside Iran, which has prompted retaliatory attacks throughout the region. An American submarine has also sunk an Iranian navy ship off… The Conversation · Mar 5
The Gulf’s delicate balancing act between the US and Iran is now in flames As Israel and the US continued to bomb Iran after killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran lashed out at its neighbours. Among the targets of Iranian drone strikes were a hotel in Dubai, a port in Oman, gas facilities in Qatar, and multiple US bases and embassies in… The Conversation · Mar 5
Qatar Airways sets up Oman hub for passengers stranded by Iran-US conflict Exclusive: From Friday, a small number of jets will travel from Muscat to Heathrow The Independent UK · Mar 5
War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA UEFA says it still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs The Independent UK · Mar 5
Uefa to make decision on moving Finalissima match featuring Lionel Messi away from Qatar next week Uefa is set to make a decision on moving the Finalissima away from the Lusail Stadium in Qatar next week The Independent UK · Mar 5
Evening Standard · Mar 5 The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must equip the country to defend itself It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah…
Euronews · Mar 5 Qatar Airways to operate relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh While Qatar’s airspace remains closed, the airline is set to begin operations in nearby cities to help those who are stranded due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict.
Euronews · Mar 4 QatarEnergy declares force majeure as attacks halt liquid natural gas production As Doha intercepts further attacks from Tehran, authorities have also arrested 10 individuals suspected of being sleeper cells linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
We Got This Covered · Mar 4 ‘We were surprised’: Trump admits one ‘aggressive’ shift in the Iran war changed everything Trump is open to any help he can get.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict ‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 Qatar LNG Halt Triggers 70% Spike in European Gas Prices as Energy Security Concerns Rise Discover how Qatar's LNG production halt impacts global energy markets, causing a 70% surge in Dutch TTF natural gas futures. Learn about the implications for Europe and Asia's energy supply.
Autosport · Mar 4 MotoGP admits Qatar GP will be "difficult", no replacement planned Next month's Qatar MotoGP events looks unlikely to go ahead as planned as Carmelo Ezpeleta weights in on the situation
The Conversation · Mar 4 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.
Euronews · Mar 4 Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe, fuelling economic anxiety The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets.
Motorsport · Mar 4 MotoGP admits hosting Qatar GP will be "difficult", no replacement planned Next month's Qatar MotoGP events looks unlikely to go ahead as planned as Carmelo Ezpeleta weights in on the situation
The Times of India · Mar 4 US-Israel attack in Iran: Qatar to fully shut gas liquefaction amid Tehran's retaliatory strikes Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, Qatar is fully halting its crucial gas liquefaction operations on Wednesday. This significant move, driven by growing security concerns over regional conflict, will impact global energy markets. Restarting these facilities is expected to take at least two weeks to reach full capacity, according to sources.