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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

F1 chief speaks out on upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Middle East crisis

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has released a statement amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East

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.

Barchart

‘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

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Oil, gas and stocks fluctuate over Iran war – what does it mean for your money, pension and energy prices?

The latest conflict, which is spreading across the Middle East, will have a significant knock-on effect in terms of inflation, interest rates and commodity prices

The Independent UK

Exxon Mobil Stock Rallies on Oil Price Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalation

Shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) climbed sharply in early trading Monday as escalating U.S.-Iran military conflict drove oil prices higher, boosting prospects for the world's largest publicly traded oil company amid fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.

International Business Times

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

Is it safe to travel to Jordan? Latest travel advice after Hezbollah and Israel trade strikes in US-Iran conflict

The FCDO advises that “regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption”

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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

Lionesses in ‘close contact’ with government over squad safety ahead of World Cup qualifier

The Lionesses will play Ukraine at a neutral venue due to the ongoing war in the country - but safety concerns have been raised in Turkey due to the close proximity to the conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Croatia's Plenković defends ‘clear and unified’ EU stance on Iran as divisions surface over strikes

Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

England keeping close eye on safety before World Cup qualifier in Turkey

Sarina Wiegman says England are in close contact with the authorities about the developing conflict in the Middle East as they prepare to face Ukraine in Antalya

The Guardian - UK

The Apprentice star ‘forced to retreat’ to Dubai basement amid missile attacks

The Apprentice’s Luisa Zissman has shared footage of her homemade shelter in her Dubai basement as fighting in the Middle East continues.

The Independent UK

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.

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Watch: Saudi Aramco oil refinery, one of the Middle East’s largest hubs, hit by Iranian drone

Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery facility was struck by a drone, leading to its shutdown and exacerbating global supply concerns. This incident follows attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, nearly halting oil shipments. The drone strike is part of a wider regional escalation, with other Gulf states also…

The Guardian - AU

Should you cancel your flight due to the Iran conflict? Here’s what Australian travellers need to know

One expert warns some airfares can’t be refunded unless the airline itself decides it won’t fly

The Times of India

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…

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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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

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.

The Times of India

US-Iran war spreads: Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Gulf nations vow to defend themselves — key points

A joint US-Israeli strike has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, igniting regional retaliation. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, while Gulf states braced for attacks. Global markets plunged amid escalating fears of a wider conflict, with travel disruptions and stock market crashes reported across the Middle East.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fight as war on Iran widens

Iran’s attacks are spreading across the Middle East as Tehran fires missiles and allied militias are joining the fight against Israeli and U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic

AAP

Stranded Aussie students seek way out from Middle East

Tens of thousands of Australians in the Middle East have no way to get home after major missile strikes on Iran triggered travel chaos.

The Times of India

Satellite images show impact of Iran missile and drone attacks on Dubai

Following the killing of its Supreme Leader, Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting American military bases and Israel. Dubai, a symbol of modern opulence, was also hit, with iconic landmarks like the Burj Al Arab and vital infrastructure such as Dubai International Airport sustaining damage amidst widespread…

The Conversation

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, as airspace remains closed indefinitely.

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