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The war on Iran is already upending the Middle East. Look to the Gulf states to see how

Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are finding their carefully projected image of stability has been blown away, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Iran names former supreme leader's son to succeed him as war sends oil prices soaring

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, is the Islamic Republic’s next ruler

The Independent UK

Ayatollah dead, son Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s supreme leader: Where things stand on day 10 of war

A devastating 10-day conflict has erupted between the US, Israel, and Iran, claiming over 1,600 lives and displacing hundreds of thousands in Lebanon. Key events include the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, retaliatory strikes, Hezbollah opening a northern front, and escalating regional tensions threatening global energy markets. The war has…

The Times of India

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Iran war: Seventh US service member dies after being wounded in Saudi Arabia

A US military service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran’s initial attacks across the Middle East, taking the total number of American troops killed in the conflict to seven, the US military said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Indian national among two killed in Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes hit residential areas

A projectile struck Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, claiming the lives of an Indian and a Bangladeshi national, with twelve others injured. This incident follows Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming responsibility for targeting radar systems in the region. The strike occurs amidst heightened Middle Eastern tensions, marked by recent retaliatory attacks.

The Times of India

Middle East war day 9: Israeli drone strike kills four at Beirut hotel; Iran continues Gulf attacks — top developments

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday with fresh strikes, drone attacks and widening regional fallout. Fighting that began with joint US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory on February 28 has rapidly expanded into a broader confrontation stretching across the Gulf,…

The Times of India

The massive hosting fees F1 will miss out on after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races cancelled

Iranian airstrikes in the Middle East mean rounds four and five of the F1 season next month have now been cancelled

The Independent UK

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Will war in the Middle East ruin Mohammed Bin Salman’s plan to make Saudi the new Dubai?

IN DEPTH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince hoped the kingdom would soon rival the UAE as the business hub and safe haven in the region. But experts tell Tara Cobham that a protracted conflict threatens

The Independent UK

Planning to get Botox or fillers? Saudi Arabia tightens rules, mandates specialist supervision

The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched an extensive inspection campaign to strengthen safety standards for cosmetic procedures carried out in clinics across the Kingdom. Under the new regulations, all private healthcare providers must comply with updated requirements designed to protect patients and ensure higher standards of care.

The Times of India

Iran's president apologises for air strikes on Gulf countries in state TV address

After a week of tit-for-tat strikes there is no foreseeable end to the fighting and the Trump administration approved a new $151 million arms sale to Israel.

Euronews

Oil and gas production shutdowns in Iraq and Kuwait widen the Iran war's impact on energy prices

The U.S. plans to offer tanker and cargo insurance in a scramble to get exports moving—and ease prices.

Fortune

Pakistan's Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister: Is 'Islamic Nato' in play?

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman amidst escalating Middle East tensions following Iranian attacks. The meeting discussed halting these strikes under their Joint Strategic Defense Agreement, highlighting concerns for regional security. This follows reports of Turkey seeking a defense alliance with Pakistan and Saudi…

The Times of India

Formula 1 ‘delays decision on two races in Middle East impacted by Iran war’

F1 delays decision about races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April

The Independent UK

War in the Middle East ensnares many Muslim pilgrims in travel chaos

The travel chaos from the war in the Middle East has ensnared many of the Muslims who have converged on Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, leaving them stranded and scrambling to find other ways home

The Independent UK

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Iran denies attacking Saudi Arabia and Oman – their explanation for who did it reveals a much bigger game being played

Geopolitical chess going on here.

International Business Times UK

Saudi Arabia And Gulf Allies Reportedly Discussing Withdrawing From US Contracts Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Gulf nations are reviewing their investment commitments to the US due to the ongoing Iran conflict, impacting global economies.

Euronews

Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes

Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October.

Autosport

Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

Conflict in the Middle East has put the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs under threat – although it's the teams rather than F1 who are pushing for the calendar to remain at 24 races

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The Conversation

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region use the fossil fuels under their desert lands not only to make money, but also to make drinking water. The petroleum they produce powers more than 400 desalination plants, which turn seawater into drinkable water.

The Conversation

The Gulf’s delicate balancing act between the US and Iran is now in flames

As Israel and the US continued to bomb Iran after killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran lashed out at its neighbours. Among the targets of Iranian drone strikes were a hotel in Dubai, a port in Oman, gas facilities in Qatar, and multiple US bases and embassies in…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj packages booking for domestic pilgrims with strict payment timeline

Saudi Arabia has formally moved into the booking phase for domestic Hajj pilgrims, with authorities outlining strict payment timelines and updated cancellation rules as preparations intensify.

The Times of India

US orders non-emergency consular staff to leave Karachi, Lahore amid Middle East tensions

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the United States has ordered non-emergency staff and their families to leave consulates in Pakistan's Karachi and Lahore. Similar directives were issued for Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Cyprus, with American citizens advised to reconsider travel to these nations due to…

The Conversation

Iran war fallout: risks for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Five contenders to replace Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if F1 races are cancelled

Travel chaos in the Middle East means the April double-header is in significant doubt

International Business Times

Is King Khalid International Airport Open? Airport Remains Open Amid Regional Airspace Disruptions

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia's busiest aviation gateway and a key hub for Saudia and other carriers, continues to operate normally as of March 4, 2026, despite widespread flight suspensions, delays and cancellations triggered by escalating Middle East tensions following U.S. and Israeli military…

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