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Saudia extends flight suspensions until March 6: 8 destinations affected amid Iran-US–Israel conflict

Saudia has extended flight suspensions to eight key destinations until March 6, 2026. This decision stems from ongoing regional tensions and airspace closures due to US–Israel–Iran conflict, impacting commercial air travel. The airline is contacting affected passengers directly. Travellers are advised to verify flight status before heading to the airport.…

The Times of India

Starmer’s slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up

Prime minister’s initial refusal to help US could constrain Britain’s ability to protect its nationals in the Gulf and reassure allies

The Guardian - UK

How would the Iran crisis play out in a world powered by renewables not fossil fuels?

Imagine the escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran unfolding in a world powered mostly by wind, solar and batteries rather than oil and gas.

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How prepared are the US and its allies for a protracted conflict in Iran?

If Israel and the US hoped their attack on Iran would force the country to capitulate quickly, they were wrong. Despite the death of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and many other senior figures, Iran has managed to continue firing drones and missiles at targets across the Middle East.

The Conversation

Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally

The Iranian regime has announced the closure of the strait of Hormuz and threatened to target ships attempting to transit the narrow waterway. Some have already been damaged. While this could seriously harm global energy supply and raise costs, the consequences actually extend far beyond these markets.

The Conversation

How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict

‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs

The Independent UK

Iran’s first strike on alliance member? Turkey says Nato defences destroy missile heading for its airspace

NATO air and missile defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran heading towards Turkish airspace, marking the first direct impact on a NATO member. Turkey condemned Iran's escalating regional strikes, warning against actions that could further widen the conflict and vowing to defend its territory.

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Celestyal Arabian Gulf cruise season ends early amid Iran conflict

Sailings in the Middle East have been cancelled since the outbreak of war

The Independent UK

Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows ‘complete destruction’ in region

Rapidly escalating war enters fifth day and spreads as far as Indian Ocean with sinking of Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Amazon AWS Data Centres Hit by Iranian Drone Strikes — How Digital Transactions Are Affected in UAE and Bahrain

Iranian drone strikes on AWS data centres in the UAE and Bahrain are causing major disruptions to banking apps and delivery services, and exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

'We've just begun': US says it has bombed over 2,000 targets in Iran - top developments

Israel and the United States have launched a major joint operation against Iran. The campaign involves extensive strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Iran has retaliated, hitting US diplomatic sites and energy infrastructure across the region. The conflict has spread, causing casualties and displacement. Global energy prices are rising…

The Times of India

Trump will deploy US Navy to protect oil tankers in Middle East ‘if necessary’

The president also said he was offering government-backed risk insurance for ships passing through the Gulf region

The Independent UK

‘Free flow of energy’: Donald Trump orders US Navy to escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has ordered the US Navy to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed and directed a federal agency to offer political risk insurance for maritime trade in the Gulf. This immediate action aims to guarantee the uninterrupted global energy supply amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

The Times of India

Iran Fires on the One Port Designed to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz, and Oil Markets Are Already Reacting

The recent attack on Fujairah's oil facilities highlights the escalating tensions in the Gulf, impacting global oil supply and prices.

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The Guardian - US

Dubai influencers’ lives of luxury interrupted by Iran strikes: ‘The image of safety has been shattered’

Contradicting images of parties and war flood feeds after Iran targets Gulf states in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks

The Guardian - UK

Middle East attacks intensify as Trump says he rejects Iran’s attempt to talk

US president claims ‘they want to talk. I said: Too Late!’, while Rubio threatens the ‘hardest hits are yet to come’

The Guardian - UK

Chaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival

Strikes on Iranian leadership are putting Tehran under unprecedented military and diplomatic pressure

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Rachel Reeves’s spring statement: stability cannot mean sacrificing living standards

Editorial: An energy shock from war in the Gulf will expose the limits of rigid fiscal rules. The real question is who absorbs the loss: the state, firms or households?

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The Independent UK

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private charter flights out

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks

The Times of India

US closes 3 Gulf embassies, urges Americans to leave Middle East; is Donald Trump planning something big?

US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have closed following drone attacks, with Americans urged to leave 14 Middle Eastern nations. President Trump signaled intensified military action against Iran, not ruling out ground troops. The conflict has widened, impacting oil supplies and causing market turmoil, with significant casualties reported.

The Independent UK

Expert issues travel advice to Brits stuck in Australia as Gulf flight chaos continues

Thousands of Brits have been stranded in Australia as the Gulf airspace shutdown enters its fourth day (3 March), after Donald Trump’s administration launched a series of devastating strikes in Iran that have killed hundreds of people and sparked fears of a wider regional war.

Euronews

France to facilitate the evacuation of 'vulnerable' nationals from Middle East

400,000 French nationals are in countries across the Gulf affected by the Iran war, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

The Times of India

China’s 'ice-cold' calculus: Why Tehran can’t count on Beijing

Despite Iran's critical economic reliance on China, Beijing's response to strikes on its leader was limited to verbal condemnation and calls for de-escalation. China prioritizes its broader economic interests and balanced regional ties over defending Tehran militarily, demonstrating a strategic calculus that favors diplomacy and deniability over direct intervention or…

The Independent UK

Why natural gas prices has spiked by 93 per cent and what the impact might be for UK

A Qatari gas plant shutting has stoked fears of an energy crisis as attacks across the Gulf continue

The Times of India

US embassy in Saudi Arabia warns of 'imminent' missile and drone threats in Dhahran; urges citizens to avoid consulate

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a warning of imminent missile and UAV attacks over Dhahran, advising American citizens to shelter immediately. The alert follows escalating regional tensions after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites, leading to retaliatory attacks by Iran on Israeli territory and US bases in…

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