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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei obituary

Supreme leader of Iran who maintained theocratic rule at home and an anti-western axis of resistance in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East

UK plans evacuation of more than 76,000 Brits as key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close

The Guardian - UK

Khamenei killed after US-Israel strike; Iran issues 'unforgettable lesson' warning - 10 things to know

The Middle East is facing one of its most volatile moments in decades after US President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Tehran.

The Times of India

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Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death is ‘the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country’, the US leader said.

Evening Standard

Despite massive US attack and death of ayatollah, regime change in Iran is unlikely

After the largest buildup of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades, American and Israeli military forces launched a massive assault on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026.

The Conversation

France's Macron insists on diplomacy to solve conflict in Iran and Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from an emergency meeting of top politicians and advisors on Saturday night to insist on a diplomatic solution to the unfolding conflict in Iran and the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict

Australian Grand Prix organisers are among sports organisations closely following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

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Explosions rock Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as war spreads across Middle East

War launched by US and Israel on Iran has quickly escalated prompting anxiety and concern in whole region

The Guardian - UK

Many will be apprehensive about Middle East tensions – Little-Pengelly

SDLP leader Claire Hanna said the UK Government must push for de-escalation.

Evening Standard

All possible steps must be taken to avoid Middle East escalation – Connolly

Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the risk of wider conflict in the area

The Independent UK

‘Closely monitoring’: NYPD steps up security across New York City after US, Israel launch attack on Iran

The New York Police Department said it is enhancing security at sensitive locations across the city following the US and Israeli attack on Iran and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Times of India

Israel-Iran: Dubai airports suspend flights amidst esclating conflict

Dubai's airports, DXB and DWC, have halted all flight operations due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Airspace closures across the Middle East, including Iraq and Iran, have caused widespread flight disruptions. Major airlines like Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to the region, prioritizing passenger and crew safety…

The Times of India

‘It’s chaos here’: Britons left stranded as flights cancelled after Trump’s strikes on Iran

Major travel disruption as hundreds of flights cancelled across the Middle East due to Iran airstrikes

The Independent UK

Is the Middle East entering a new phase of multipolar confrontation after US-Israel strikes on Iran?

NEW DELHI: The United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting military sites across the country in what both governments described as a pre-emptive operation, drawing swift retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran against American military bases across the Gulf and setting off a diplomatic scramble among…

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war mapped as more countries dragged into widening Middle East conflict

IN FOCUS: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan are among the nations that have been caught up in the conflict. Maira Butt and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK

F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

It is understood F1 chiefs are confident the season-opener in Melbourne a week on Sunday will be unaffected

The Times of India

Satellite image shows impact of US-Israel strike on Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's palace

Several key structures within the compound, long used as Khamenei's primary official residence and a central hub for leadership functions, appear obliterated or severely compromised. Iran struck American military bases across the Middle East in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the United States, hours after the two arch-rivals rocked Tehran…

The Times of India

Emirates forced to suspend flight operations after UAE airspace closures hit regional routes

Emirates has halted flights to and from Dubai following regional airspace closures triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. This significant disruption impacts travel between India, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The airline is actively monitoring the situation, assisting affected passengers with rebooking and refunds, prioritizing safety.

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Evening Standard

Helen McEntee ‘deeply concerned’ over missile strikes on Iran

The Irish Foreign Minister called for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

The Times of India

US-Israel strike Iran: How the world reacted

Global leaders voiced varied reactions to coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, with the EU urging maximum restraint and respect for international law. Spain called for de-escalation, while Malaysia condemned the actions, fearing regional catastrophe. Australia backed US efforts against Iran's nuclear program, but Norway questioned the strike's legality. Russia criticized…

The Guardian - UK

A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this

We cannot know where this foolish, reckless attack will end – but new hatreds will be seeded, terrorist vendettas sown and, ultimately, little will be achieved, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

The Times of India

US-Israel strikes on Iran: Flights disrupted as airspace closures force diversions, turnbacks; airlines issue travel advisories

Flights between India, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America have been severely disrupted after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and diversions.

The Independent UK

British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran

Keir Starmer has demanded that the Iranian regime ends retaliatory strikes on neighbours in the Middle East in response to a pre-emptive attack by the US and Israel

The Times of India

Donald Trump is ‘not exactly happy’ on nuclear talks with Iran

President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, stating Tehran must commit to not developing nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for a "meaningful" deal, highlighting Iran's past actions and the significant US military presence in the Middle East. Trump indicated a crucial decision lies ahead regarding the diplomatic…

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