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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

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 Times of India

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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Iran war: Hezbollah fires at Israel; US releases IRGC HQ strike video - 10 key points

The war between the United States and Iran has entered a volatile new phase, with President Donald Trump signalling a shift in his projected timeline for the conflict. Speaking to NBC, Trump said that the campaign could last “around four weeks”, describing it as one of the most complex offensives…

The Times of India

Refunds, free hotels, rebooking, food provisions: UAE survival guide for tourists stuck in emirates amid Iran and US–Israel war

Air travel in the Middle East is severely disrupted as the US-Israel war on Iran leads to extensive flight cancellations and airspace closures. Major UAE carriers have suspended operations, stranding thousands of tourists. Authorities are providing support, including accommodation and meals, while advising passengers to check flight statuses and know…

The Times of India

Civilian death toll is rising, the Middle East is on fire, markets are rattling, and Trump still doesn’t know what he wants from conflict with Iran

Shock and awe with no morning after plan.

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Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

AAP

Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns

Three rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to persuade President Donald Trump that a solution to the two countries’ nuclear impasse lay in diplomacy, rather than military action. A perceived lack of progress in the last of those indirect negotiations on Feb 26, 2026, was enough…

The Conversation

Pope Leo Addresses Iran War, Pleads Trump to Prevent 'Irreparable Abyss'

Pope Leo XIV issues a strong appeal to President Trump and world leaders to end the escalating violence in the Middle East, urging a return to diplomacy.

International Business Times UK

Hanson calls censure motion a ‘stunt’ before leaving chamber – as it happened

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Missiles fly across the Middle East as Iran retaliates. Meanwhile, Trump claims he wants a ‘safe nation’

Iran is striking back at the only targets available, US bases and Israel. These bases, however, are all over the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

US allies and foes left scrambling as Trump catches them off-guard on Iran

War highlights strained alliances, unfettered militaries and a Washington with renewed appetite for regime change

The Independent UK

Pope Leo sends warning to Trump over Iran in plea for peace

Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt plea for peace amid escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, warning that continuing violence risks plunging the Middle East into an “irreparable abyss.”

The Independent UK

UK terror threat level under review amid Iran strikes, defence secretary says

John Healey said the UK’s ‘vigilance is high’ amid the Middle East crisis

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Axios

3 U.S. service members killed in Iran conflict

Iran is retaliating across the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Iran targets USS Abraham Lincoln in revenge strikes after Ayatollah Khamenei killing

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has targeted a massive US aircraft carrier that President Donald Trump sent to the Middle East as part of its pressure campaign on Iran.

The Times of India

'US crossed dangerous red line': Iran says has no option but to respond after Khamenei killing

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "dangerous red line" that necessitates retaliation. Following joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran launched a significant wave of attacks across the Middle East, targeting countries hosting US bases.

Evening Standard

Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled

Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed.

Euronews

Why you could face legal consequences for posting strike footage in the Middle East

Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news.

Radio France Internationale

Ali Khamenei's voyage: from boy cleric to Iran's man with the final word

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful force that spread its military influence across the Middle East during a 36-year reign as supreme leader that ended under a barrage of bombs on Saturday.

Euronews

EU set to discuss repatriation of citizens from the Mideast, as thousands of flights cancelled

EU ambassadors and foreign ministers hold emergency talks on the Iran war, with the repatriation of European nationals on the agenda as thousands of flights are cancelled in the Middle East.

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