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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

The Independent UK

England keeping close eye on safety before World Cup qualifier in Turkey

Sarina Wiegman says England are in close contact with the authorities about the developing conflict in the Middle East as they prepare to face Ukraine in Antalya

The Guardian - UK

The Apprentice star ‘forced to retreat’ to Dubai basement amid missile attacks

The Apprentice’s Luisa Zissman has shared footage of her homemade shelter in her Dubai basement as fighting in the Middle East continues.

The Independent UK

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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.

Evening Standard

Watch: Saudi Aramco oil refinery, one of the Middle East’s largest hubs, hit by Iranian drone

Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery facility was struck by a drone, leading to its shutdown and exacerbating global supply concerns. This incident follows attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, nearly halting oil shipments. The drone strike is part of a wider regional escalation, with other Gulf states also…

The Times of India

Should you cancel your flight due to the Iran conflict? Here’s what Australian travellers need to know

One expert warns some airfares can’t be refunded unless the airline itself decides it won’t fly

The Guardian - AU

Satellite images show damage at US Fifth Fleet naval base in Bahrain's Manama; see before-after pics

Iran unleashed retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting key cities like Dubai and Sharjah, and Bahrain's US Fifth Fleet naval base. These actions followed the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in a US-Israeli operation. The widespread attacks, described by Iran as defensive, have heightened regional tensions and prompted air…

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US F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes in Kuwait Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

An American-made F-15 fighter jet operated by the United States Air Force crashed in Kuwait on Monday, intensifying concerns as tensions surge across the Middle East following joint US-Israel military operations that reportedly led to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Monday briefing: What does the escalation in the Middle East mean for global stability?

In today’s newsletter: A region already strained by years of proxy conflict is confronting its most volatile moment in decades, as the death of Iran’s supreme leader could drag us into a rapidly widening crisis

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices soar as escalating Iran conflict spurs energy supply concerns

Crude prices soared on Monday as investors continue to weigh the potential impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on the supply of energy.

Euronews

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 Times of India

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

The Independent UK

Stranded Aussie students seek way out from Middle East

Tens of thousands of Australians in the Middle East have no way to get home after major missile strikes on Iran triggered travel chaos.

AAP

Satellite images show impact of Iran missile and drone attacks on Dubai

Following the killing of its Supreme Leader, Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting American military bases and Israel. Dubai, a symbol of modern opulence, was also hit, with iconic landmarks like the Burj Al Arab and vital infrastructure such as Dubai International Airport sustaining damage amidst widespread…

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Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, as airspace remains closed indefinitely.

The Times of India

Iran war: Hezbollah fires at Israel; US releases IRGC HQ strike video - 10 key points

The war between the United States and Iran has entered a volatile new phase, with President Donald Trump signalling a shift in his projected timeline for the conflict. Speaking to NBC, Trump said that the campaign could last “around four weeks”, describing it as one of the most complex offensives…

The Times of India

Refunds, free hotels, rebooking, food provisions: UAE survival guide for tourists stuck in emirates amid Iran and US–Israel war

Air travel in the Middle East is severely disrupted as the US-Israel war on Iran leads to extensive flight cancellations and airspace closures. Major UAE carriers have suspended operations, stranding thousands of tourists. Authorities are providing support, including accommodation and meals, while advising passengers to check flight statuses and know…

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Civilian death toll is rising, the Middle East is on fire, markets are rattling, and Trump still doesn’t know what he wants from conflict with Iran

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AAP

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

The Conversation

Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns

Three rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to persuade President Donald Trump that a solution to the two countries’ nuclear impasse lay in diplomacy, rather than military action. A perceived lack of progress in the last of those indirect negotiations on Feb 26, 2026, was enough…

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo Addresses Iran War, Pleads Trump to Prevent 'Irreparable Abyss'

Pope Leo XIV issues a strong appeal to President Trump and world leaders to end the escalating violence in the Middle East, urging a return to diplomacy.

The Guardian - AU

Hanson calls censure motion a ‘stunt’ before leaving chamber – as it happened

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Missiles fly across the Middle East as Iran retaliates. Meanwhile, Trump claims he wants a ‘safe nation’

Iran is striking back at the only targets available, US bases and Israel. These bases, however, are all over the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.”

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