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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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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3 U.S. service members killed in Iran conflict

Iran is retaliating across the Middle East.

Axios

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 Independent UK

'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.

The Times of India

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

Euronews

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Euronews

Graeme Souness describes hearing explosions while trapped in Middle East

The former footballer and manager was due to fly from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.

Evening Standard

Travel chaos continues as all UK flights to and from Middle East grounded for days

Major travel disruption comes as one person was killed and at least seven injured after a drone was intercepted targeting Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

The Independent UK

UK flights to and from Middle East remain suspended until Monday, airlines say

Iran reportedly targeted countries across the region with missiles after the US and Israel launched military action against it.

Evening Standard

British troops shoot down Iranian drone as missiles land yards from UK forces

Hundreds of British service personnel faced near misses in Bahrain and Iraq as Tehran unleashed 25 waves of strikes across the Middle East

Evening Standard

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Euronews

In pictures: Strikes across Tehran, Tel Aviv and Dubai

Images from across the Middle East show escalating tensions and widespread fallout after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran

Euronews

How Europeans can register with their embassy after attack on Iran

Residents and visitors to the Middle East are being urged to register their presence to receive updates.

The Times of India

‘Legitimate duty and right’: Iranian President Pezeshkian vows revenge after Khamenei killed in US–Israel strikes

Iran's President vows revenge for Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing in US-Israeli strikes, calling it a 'declaration of war.' The assassination creates a leadership vacuum and sparks regional unrest, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatening severe retaliation. Amidst a near-total internet blackout, Tehran views this as a pivotal moment in the Middle…

The Times of India

'Go back to your senses': UAE tells Iran after attacks on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait

The United Arab Emirates has called on Iran to reconsider its actions. Iran launched military strikes across the Middle East, including attacks on Dubai. These actions follow the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Dubai experienced significant disruption with explosions and damage to infrastructure. Local authorities reported injuries…

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The Independent UK

Iran missiles fired towards UK military bases in Cyprus, defence minister claims

But the defence secretary John Healey has sparked an international row with both the presidents of the Republic of Cyprus and unrecognised breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) disputing his claims

The Times of India

India’s CBSE postpones class 10 and 12 board exams in Middle East; New dates to be announced

CBSE has postponed Class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 2, 2026, in several Middle Eastern nations due to escalating geopolitical tensions. The decision prioritizes student and staff safety amidst regional instability, with new dates to be announced after a review on March 3. The board also debunked…

Evening Standard

UK travellers face chaos as Middle East airspace shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Explosions were reported across the Middle East before Iran and Iraq moved to shut their skies

The Guardian - US

Trump promised no wars. Now he’s a Bush-style regime change president

The America First president who built his political brand on opposing foreign military adventures has unleashed a war of choice aimed at regime change

The Independent UK

Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran

The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond

The Conversation

Trump and Netanyahu want regime change, but Iran’s regime was built for survival. A long war is now likely

The joint US–Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel and neighbouring Arab countries have again plunged the Middle East into war.

AAP

Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home

Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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