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Iran-US war mapped as more countries dragged into widening Middle East conflict

IN FOCUS: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan are among the nations that have been caught up in the conflict. Maira Butt and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK

F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

It is understood F1 chiefs are confident the season-opener in Melbourne a week on Sunday will be unaffected

The Independent UK

Satellite image shows impact of US-Israel strike on Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's palace

Several key structures within the compound, long used as Khamenei's primary official residence and a central hub for leadership functions, appear obliterated or severely compromised. Iran struck American military bases across the Middle East in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the United States, hours after the two arch-rivals rocked Tehran…

The Times of India

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Emirates forced to suspend flight operations after UAE airspace closures hit regional routes

Emirates has halted flights to and from Dubai following regional airspace closures triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. This significant disruption impacts travel between India, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The airline is actively monitoring the situation, assisting affected passengers with rebooking and refunds, prioritizing safety.

The Times of India

Helen McEntee ‘deeply concerned’ over missile strikes on Iran

The Irish Foreign Minister called for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

US-Israel strike Iran: How the world reacted

Global leaders voiced varied reactions to coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, with the EU urging maximum restraint and respect for international law. Spain called for de-escalation, while Malaysia condemned the actions, fearing regional catastrophe. Australia backed US efforts against Iran's nuclear program, but Norway questioned the strike's legality. Russia criticized…

The Times of India

A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this

We cannot know where this foolish, reckless attack will end – but new hatreds will be seeded, terrorist vendettas sown and, ultimately, little will be achieved, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

The Independent UK

US-Israel strikes on Iran: Flights disrupted as airspace closures force diversions, turnbacks; airlines issue travel advisories

Flights between India, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America have been severely disrupted after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and diversions.

The Times of India

British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran

Keir Starmer has demanded that the Iranian regime ends retaliatory strikes on neighbours in the Middle East in response to a pre-emptive attack by the US and Israel

The Independent UK

Donald Trump is ‘not exactly happy’ on nuclear talks with Iran

President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, stating Tehran must commit to not developing nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for a "meaningful" deal, highlighting Iran's past actions and the significant US military presence in the Middle East. Trump indicated a crucial decision lies ahead regarding the diplomatic…

The Times of India

'Don't want to, but sometimes you have to': Donald Trump again warns Iran of possible military action

Despite a significant military build-up in the Middle East, US President Trump expressed his unhappiness with Iran but remains open to a deal, reiterating his core demand that Tehran must not possess nuclear weapons. While military action is a last resort, diplomatic efforts continue, with talks scheduled and US officials…

The Times of India

How one phone call from Trump restarted a feud in the Middle East

President Donald Trump accused of inadvertently igniting tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE, two important U.S. allies in the Middle East

The Independent UK

US attack on Iran imminent? UK pulls staff, China issues travel warning as tensions in region escalate

Amid escalating Iran tensions, Britain, the US, and China are evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East. The US is conducting its largest military build-up in decades, while diplomatic talks continue. Citizens are urged to leave Iran as fears of conflict intensify, despite ongoing negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

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The Guardian - US

Trump is marching toward war with Iran. He hasn’t bothered to make clear why

The US spent months promoting a false case for the invasion of Iraq. This time, we’re in the dark about Washington’s goals

Axios

Top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefs Trump on Iran options

This was the first time Adm. Brad Cooper briefed Trump since the beginning of the crisis with Iran.

The Guardian - US

Trump once boasted about opposing the Iraq war, but Iran shows his stance on foreign conflicts is ever shifting

The rationale to justify the US striking first has shifted from Iran killing protesters to its developing weapons

The Independent UK

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Tense US-Iran talks in Geneva as Trump deploys warships and aircraft to the Middle East

Iran and the United States are holding a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium

The Guardian - UK

Oman says US-Iran talks end with ‘significant progress’ but no deal reached – as it happened

Omani foreign minister, who was mediating talks, touts progress after meeting wraps and says more talks to take place next week in Vienna

The Times of India

Middle East tensions: US warship leaves naval base amid nuclear talks with Iran

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, departed Crete as the US increases military pressure on Iran. This move coincides with renewed indirect nuclear talks between the two nations, mediated by Oman. The US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, with multiple warships…

Times Life

India Was the World’s Richest Country for 1,000 Years. What Exactly Changed?

For much of recorded history, India was one of the largest economic powers in the world. This is not a cultural claim. It is supported by long term economic research. Economic historian Angus Maddison, whose global GDP reconstructions are widely cited in academic circles, estimated that: Around 1 AD, India…

The Independent UK

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

The Conversation

Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks – and the US military knows it

As the US continues to assemble military assets in the Middle East and Europe ahead of a possible strike against Iran, Donald Trump is running up against two problems that have plagued American presidents before him.

The Times of India

Toilet trouble aboard US aircraft carrier: Troops feel the 'pressure' as Trump vows to flush out Khamenei regime

America's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is grappling with persistent sewage system failures during its extended deployment near the Middle East. Despite the Navy's assurances of operational readiness, the $13 billion vessel's next-generation plumbing struggles with waste from its 4,600-strong crew, leading to frequent clogs and…

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