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UAE opens ‘safe air corridors’ amid US-Israel war on Iran: Airlines allowed 48 flights per hour as Middle East tensions escalate

The UAE has opened 'safe air corridors' allowing up to 48 flights hourly to stabilise regional aviation amidst geopolitical tensions and the Iran-US-Israel war. This initiative aims to restore connectivity, evacuate thousands of stranded passengers and support tourism and business sectors. Limited commercial services have resumed, with authorities planning further…

The Times of India

Abu Dhabi on edge: 6 injured as drone debris from Iran and US-Israel conflict crashes into industrial zone

Six people were injured in Abu Dhabi by falling drone debris after air defences intercepted projectiles amid escalating Iran-Israel-US tensions. This incident highlights the risks of falling fragments even during successful interceptions. The UAE is urging residents to stay informed and follow safety advisories as regional conflicts spill into civilian…

The Times of India

Iran targets Azerbaijan with drones and bombs Gulf tankers. Now the war is dragging in countries that never signed up

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US closes embassy in Kuwait after Iranian strikes as war spreads across Gulf

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, the US Embassy in Kuwait has shut down following Iranian missile and drone strikes. These attacks, which killed six American soldiers and damaged the embassy, have spread to other Gulf capitals like Doha and Bahrain, disrupting air travel and oil shipments.

The Times of India

UAE emergency alert: 5 things to do, one to never do if you see falling shrapnel or missile debris amid US-Israel war on Iran

Missile interceptions are now a reality for Gulf residents. Fragments from intercepted threats are falling, causing injuries and damage. Authorities in the UAE are issuing crucial safety advice. Residents must stay calm, move away from debris, seek shelter indoors and report any findings immediately. Never touch or approach suspicious objects.…

The Times of India

UAE shocked as fruit and vegetable prices rise amid US-Israel war on Iran: What shoppers need to know

UAE shoppers are facing rising fruit and vegetable prices, attributed to geopolitical tensions amid Iran-US-Israel war, impacting shipping and air freight. Despite stable supply chains, increased fuel, transport and insurance costs are pushing up prices for perishable goods. While authorities assure food security remains strong, consumers may see continued price…

The Times of India

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.

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‘Protection against 'Shaheds'’: US asked Ukraine for help against Iranian drones in Middle East, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine has agreed to share its expertise and interceptor drone technology to help the US counter Iranian attacks in the Middle East. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this assistance will only be provided if it doesn't compromise Ukraine's own defense and strengthens diplomatic ties. He also suggested a potential drone-for-missile swap…

The Times of India

With oil once again a weapon in the Middle East, is clean energy the key to peace?

By closing the Strait of Hormuz and attacking oil and gas facilities in Gulf countries, Tehran is driving up hydrocarbon prices. But renewable energy – largely dominated by China – is not immune to the effects of geopolitical tensions either.

Radio France Internationale

How dangerous has the conflict in Iran become? Expert Q&A

The conflict in the Middle East is now in its sixth day and is showing no sign of letting up. Israeli and US warplanes have continued to strike targets inside Iran, which has prompted retaliatory attacks throughout the region. An American submarine has also sunk an Iranian navy ship off…

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 Conversation

Ayatollah calls for Trump’s blood in revenge for sunken warship: ‘The US will bitterly regret this’

Senior Iranian cleric Abdollah Javadi Amoli said the sinking of the warship in Sri Lankan waters showed Tehran was ‘on the verge of a great test’

The Independent UK

US vs Iran: Analyst Explores How Asymmetric Warfare Could Challenge American Superiority

Explore the strategic debate on whether the US could lose a war against Iran, focusing on attrition, economic pressure, and regional instability.

International Business Times UK

Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East.

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The Independent UK

The country that will benefit the most from Trump’s war on Iran? Russia

ANALYSIS : As India and China scramble to replace blocked Gulf oil, analysts tell Stuti Mishra the ultimate beneficiaries of this war are clear

Fortune

In the Iran war, it’s not the oil that’s important—it’s the water

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The Independent UK

Iran's barrage of attacks across the Persian Gulf shows regional chaos is key to its strategy

For years, Iran’s theocratic government warned it would blanket the Middle East with missile and drone fire if it felt its existence was threatened

Radio France Internationale

Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus and Gulf allies

Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.

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Euronews

Iran war: How exposed are European economies?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent gas prices surging by 60%, putting additional strain on Europe's already-depleted winter inventories and prompting economists to revise their 2026 growth and inflation outlooks.

The Times of India

US-Israel war with Iran: Why various Gulf countries are angry with the UK and Keir Starmer

Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.

The Guardian - UK

Oil price continues to rise amid Middle East crisis but stock markets rebound across Asia

Reports of attack on US registered tanker in Gulf lifts crude by 3% to $84 a barrel as gas price also starts to climb

Evening Standard

The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must equip the country to defend itself

It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah…

The Guardian - UK

‘A big burden for farmers’: Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock

Iranian blockade of the strategic strait of Hormuz is hitting global fertiliser supply chain

The Independent UK

Gulf crisis reveals air passengers’ rights rules are unfit for purpose

Plane Talk: Middle East aviation shutdown has left millions stranded

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky asks US to postpone upcoming peace talks due to Iran conflict

Zelensky says trilateral peace talks paused due to conflict in Middle East

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