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Airline bosses weigh in on impact of Middle East conflict

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The Independent UK

Iranian man, Romanian woman held after attempt to enter UK nuclear naval base amid Middle East tensions

Two foreign nationals were arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a high-security UK naval base that houses Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines, raising fresh security concerns amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Times of India

Is Hamad International Airport Open Today? Airport in Doha Operates with Limited Flights

Hamad International Airport (DOH), Qatar's flagship global hub and home base for Qatar Airways, remains under severe operational constraints as of March 21, 2026, with scheduled commercial passenger flights heavily restricted due to the closure and partial reopening of Qatari airspace amid the escalating Middle East conflict involving Iran, the…

International Business Times

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Is Cairo International Airport Open? Airport Fully Operational with Hundreds of Flights

Cairo International Airport (CAI), Egypt's busiest aviation hub and a key gateway between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, remains fully open and handling regular commercial passenger traffic on March 21, 2026, despite widespread disruptions across the broader Middle East due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

International Business Times

Trump hints at wind-down of war as US sends more troops and Iran threatens tourism sites

President Donald Trump says he is considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Projectile strikes vessel off coast of UAE - as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle East

Trump called alliance members ‘cowards’ for not wanting ‘to help open’ the strait of Hormuz; more than a dozen nations later made vague offer to help

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Trump Dismisses Ceasefire Talk and Claims Strait of Hormuz Will Unblock on Its Own

US President Donald Trump completely rejected a Middle East ceasefire while warning that the blocked Strait of Hormuz will eventually open itself amid soaring energy prices.

International Business Times UK

Allowing Trump to use UK bases is ‘putting British lives in danger’, top Iran official warns

Iran’s foreign minister has said Keir Starmer is "putting British lives in danger" by allowing Donald Trump the use of UK military bases during the Iran war. Abbas Araghchi warned Iran would exercise its right to self-defence as a result. In a post on social media, he said Starmer is…

The Independent UK

The Middle East is one of the world’s fastest growing luxury markets—and the war in Iran may cut its sales in half, analysts say

Luxury brands such as Dior and Gucci each get 20% of their sales from the region, which grew about 6% in 2025.

Fortune

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

‘Not our war’: Gulf states weigh up options as existential threat from Iran conflict grows

Arab states have so far only acted defensively, but there is growing fear war is entering new, more dangerous phase

The Guardian - UK

French FM Barrot urges Iran to make ‘major’ concessions during Israel visit

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Friday during a visit to Israel that Iran must make major concessions as part of any long-term political solution after the Middle East war. He also repeated a call for Israel and Lebanon to hold direct talks over ground operations targeting Hezbollah.

Radio France Internationale

A Barrel for $115: Rising Oil Prices Pressures Donald Trump on Iran Sanctions Strategy

Explore the potential shift in US energy policy as oil prices soar past $115 a barrel. Discover how Trump's administration considers easing Iranian oil sanctions to stabilize markets amidst Middle East tensions. Learn about the economic and political implications of this strategic move.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - UK

Behind the bombast, Trump will be worried: when he tries to stop the war on Iran, will anyone listen?

Though the president wields great power, the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling in unforeseen ways that he may not be able to control, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

International Business Times UK

Kevin O'Leary Predicts Who Will Control the Strait of Hormuz After the Middle East War Subsides

Kevin O'Leary predicts a multinational coalition will seize control of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure energy security after the 2026 Middle East war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent considers 'unsanctioning' 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to curb soaring global prices.

Radio France Internationale

Could Middle East war bring region closer to an 'Arab NATO'?

Egypt is again calling for a joint Arab military alliance – sometimes described as an “Arab NATO” – to defend the region. But Arab states are deeply divided over the idea, Middle East analyst Hasni Abidi tells RFI.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka props up tourist industry with fuel arrangements as visitor numbers drop

Tourist numbers in Sri Lanka have halved this week as Middle East conflict continues

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S&P Futures Slip as Oil Prices Rise on Kharg Island Takeover Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.40% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid waning hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting takes Hokey Cokey jibe at Tory panellist as Question Time audience erupts

Wes Streeting urged the BBC Question Time audience to “think of the Hokey Cokey” in relation to a Tory panellist’s answer to a question on the Middle East war.

Radio France Internationale

How Iran’s Shahed drones are reshaping the economics of war

A seemingly modest weapon has become a symbol of shifting military power: Iran’s Shahed‑136 drone. Currently used by Iran's ally Russia in Ukraine and by Iran in the Middle East, the weapon represents a new type of warfare that focuses on affordability and mass production rather than technological sophistication.

The Independent UK

The war in Iran raises pressure on Ukraine while Russia prepares new offensives

With U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv

The Conversation

Why Middle East gas field attacks could send energy prices soaring

Israel’s bombing of Iran’s South Pars gas field has sent shockwaves through global energy markets.

The Times of India

'Life savings could vanish in minutes': 8,000 fake websites target Middle East users amid unrest, experts warn

While geopolitical and social unrest make everyday life difficult, creating a consistent environment of panic and anxiety among residents, illegal actions have been on the rise in the Middle East. As the authorities battle to ensure safety, fraudsters and scammers are targeting innocent citizens in times of stress, aiming to…

The Times of India

New video shows moment Iranian missiles struck Haifa refinery, Israel’s largest oil hub

A video has emerged of Iran's missile strike on an oil refinery in the Israeli port city of Haifa, as the Middle East war entered its 21st day on Friday.

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