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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Tehran warns Europe to stay out of conflict or face ‘retaliation’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

How Flightradar24 became the go-to platform for the world to watch global aviation crises unfold

The Swedish flight tracking tool, spun out of a price comparison portal, is tracking the travel chaos sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran in real time

The Guardian - AU

25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’

War in the Middle East could seriously affect Thai tourism this year, with a 25% decline from the 2026 target being the worst-case scenario if the fighting extends beyond three months.

Bangkok Post

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Iran war enters seventh day as first Government flight brings Britons home

More than 140,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East with the Foreign Office and 4,000 have returned home so far.

Evening Standard

Stocks Finish Lower as War Rages in the Middle East

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

‘So happy to be home’: Passengers of second plane from Dubai return to Ireland

Hundreds have touched down in Dublin on the first two flights to land on Irish soil since the escalated conflict between Iran and Israel and the US.

Evening Standard

Dollar Rallies as Iran War Boosts Crude Prices and Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.43%. The dollar rallied on Thursday as soaring crude prices boosted T-note yields and strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, Thursday's US economic reports, which showed a smaller-than-expected increase in weekly jobless claims and a larger-than-expected increase in Q4 nonfarm...

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Marine vet whose arm was broken when senator tossed him from Iran war briefing ‘got in a little too deep,’ says mom

Exclusive: Marine Corps veteran Brian McGinnis, whose wife is Palestinian, ‘has strong feelings’ about the Middle East, his mother told The Independent

The Independent UK

Fertiliser costs are soaring amid war in the Middle East. Will your grocery bill follow?

Conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has now led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which a fifth of the world’s oil passes.

The Conversation

Dear Lockheed Martin Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for March 6

Lockheed Martin has a meeting at the White House on March 6 as the situation in the Middle East escalates.

Barchart

‘Protection against 'Shaheds'’: US asked Ukraine for help against Iranian drones in Middle East, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine has agreed to share its expertise and interceptor drone technology to help the US counter Iranian attacks in the Middle East. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this assistance will only be provided if it doesn't compromise Ukraine's own defense and strengthens diplomatic ties. He also suggested a potential drone-for-missile swap…

The Times of India

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

'Disgusting': returning Australians slam empty seats

The lucky few Australians arriving home from the Middle East have slammed the government for failing to fill most of the seats with desperate passengers.

AAP

What Does the Middle East Conflict Mean for Valero Energy Stock?

Valero Energy (VLO) is the largest independent U.S. refiner. Shares are up more than 90% over the past 52 weeks. VLO stock has strong technical momentum and is trading at new all-time highs. Valero maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart, but Middle East uncertainty clouds any projections. Today’s Featured...

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Dollar Rises as Soaring Crude Prices Boost T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.39%. The dollar is climbing today as soaring crude prices are boosting T-note yields, strengthening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's US economic reports, which showed a smaller-than-expected increase in weekly jobless claims and a larger-than-expected increase in Q4 nonfarm...

Evening Standard

British influencer charters £100k private jet to flee Dubai amid Iran war

Property investor and influencer Samuel Leeds has come under scrutiny for his ‘insensitive comments’ after escaping the Middle East

Evening Standard

How the Iran war will hurt you in the pocket as costs soar

Petrol, heating, and grocery bills could all take a hit as the conflict shows no sign of slowing

The Independent UK

Love Island star finally flees Dubai after three failed attempts as Middle East conflict continues

A Love Island star has managed to leave Dubai following three unsuccessful attempts as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies.

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The Independent UK

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, a development that signaled the war in the Middle East was spreading

Evening Standard

‘Outrageous’ fuel price hikes in Ireland amid Middle East conflict, Dail told

Reports of dramatic increases to fuel costs, such as home heating oil and motor fuel, have been sent to TDs.

The Times of India

Embassies shut, travel restricted: What to do if your US visa is expiring soon

US immigration experts advised non-immigrant visa holders in the country not to travel outside as the Middle East crisis and the ongoing travel restrictions could result in delays, causing people to lose their visa status or jobs. But those who are already stuck outside the US and have their deadlines…

The Conversation

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days

As the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, American citizens living in or visiting the Middle East found themselves stranded in countries facing bombing attacks by Iran. The State Department on March 2, 2026, urged Americans in 14 Middle Eastern countries to leave via “available commercial transportation, due to…

The Guardian - UK

HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages amid Middle East crisis

Experts say Iran war could cause energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest rates

Evening Standard

Foreign Office and British Chambers of Commerce brief firms impacted by conflict

More than 600 business have already been briefed on the situation in the Middle East by the Diplomatic Advisory Hub.

Fortune

Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East.

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