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UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

Euronews

Saudi Arabia's biggest domestic oil refinery hit by Iranian drone strike

Oil and gas output across the Middle East has been disrupted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to the attack by the US and Israel

Evening Standard

Your rights as Middle East cruises disrupted by US-Iran war

Thousands of passengers remain on their ships in the Gulf

The Independent UK

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British Airways owner IAG sees stock price plummet as FTSE 100 falls in wake of Iran strikes

The prices of oil and gold have gone up but stock markets are heading in the opposite directions as investors weigh the uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis

The Independent UK

Travelers stranded as Middle East conflict spreads as governments scramble to bring citizens home

Governments are scrambling to bring citizens home after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran shut down key Middle East flight routes

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Plunge Amid Middle East Conflict

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -1.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -1.44% this morning as sentiment took a hit after the U.S. and Israel exchanged deadly strikes with Iran across the Middle East.

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‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM

Emma Little-Pengelly said that stability in the Middle East ‘does not come from indulging extremism and terrorism’.

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Will Australia Involve Itself in the Middle East Conflict?

As the conflict in the Middle East continues after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Australia has made its stance clear.

International Business Times

Video shows US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait as war spirals in Middle East

Crew members survived the crash and were transported to hospital

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Jordan? Update as UK government lifts ‘non-essential’ travel advisory

The blanket ‘avoid all non-essential travel’ for Jordan has now been lifted by the UK government

The Independent UK

Is Kuwait Airport Open? Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Amid Iran Conflict

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the country's primary aviation hub, remains fully closed with no commercial flights operating as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the ongoing escalation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that has triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.

International Business Times

Saudi Aramco Stock Surges Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following Drone Strike on Ras Tanura Refinery

Shares of Saudi Arabian Oil Co., commonly known as Saudi Aramco, climbed sharply in recent trading sessions as escalating Middle East tensions, including a reported drone strike on one of its key facilities, rattled regional markets while boosting investor interest in the world's largest oil producer.

International Business Times

Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest travel advice amid Middle East conflict

Should you still go on holiday in Egypt during the escalating Middle East conflict?

The Independent UK

Middle East on Brink After US–Israel Strike Kills Iran’s Supreme Leader

A dramatic escalation in the Middle East has followed a joint United States–Israeli military operation that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory strikes across the region and raising fears of a broader conflict.

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The Independent UK

Middle East travel chaos: Join Q&A with Simon Calder on flight cancellations, rerouting and your rights

ASK ME ANYTHING: Simon Calder, travel correspondent at The Independent, is here to answer your questions on the escalating disruption across the Middle East – and what it means for your journey

Evening Standard

More than 100,000 Britons may need evacuating from Middle East

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Western powers signal support for US as war spreads after strikes on Iran

Missile strikes and retaliatory attacks have spread across multiple countries, as Western powers signal support for Washington amid fears of a wider Middle East war.

The Times of India

Emirates extends suspension of Dubai flights as Middle East Airspace shuts down

Emirates has extended its flight suspension to and from Dubai until March 3, 2026, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. Escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions have led multiple countries to shut their airspace, impacting over 1,800 flights and major hubs like Dubai International Airport. Operations will resume once safety is confirmed by…

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Evening Standard

Oil prices jump and markets slide after strikes across Middle East

International financial markets also opened weaker in the face of the growing conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces.

The Times of India

UAE gold prices jump over Dh10 as US–Iran tensions escalate in Middle East

Gold prices in the UAE surged dramatically on March 2, 2026, by over Dh10 per gram, mirroring global anxieties over escalating Middle East conflicts. This safe-haven rally, fueled by geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation, saw 24K gold reach Dh646.45 per gram. Analysts predict continued strength for gold as a hedge…

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis

Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The Times of India

US F-15 down in Kuwait? Iran shares video showing fighter jet engulfed in flames, pilots ejecting

US F-15 Fighter Jet Crash: An American F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait amid escalating Middle East tensions following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. While Iran's state media claimed the jet was shot down, the exact cause remains unconfirmed. Both crew members reportedly survived and were handed over to…

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australians in Middle East travel limbo; Pauline Hanson censured again; and Christina Applegate on life with MS

Penny Wong says travellers should be prepared for ‘serious flight disruptions’ with about 115,000 Australians trapped in the region

The Times of India

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.

The Independent UK

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

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