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Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor.

Euronews

Qatar news: Travel influencer drives across Doha desert to Riyadh, viral video shows escape route amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A travel influencer's viral video documents a lengthy desert journey from Doha to Riyadh by land due to flight disruptions caused by the Iran vs US-Israel war. The experience highlights how travellers are improvising escape routes, with many opting for overland travel to reach operational airports amidst widespread airspace closures…

The Times of India

Terrorists threatening to target Britons in Gulf, warns Foreign Office as Trump's war against Iran rages on

UK citizens in Iran conflict zone being urged to be ‘aware of your surroundings at all times’

Evening Standard

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‘Abrupt reality check’ of Iran war has Britons fleeing Dubai for ‘safety’ of London

London property agents have told The Independent they are seeing a rise in demand for property in London from those who had moved to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf nations

The Independent UK

Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat

Precautionary moves by global lenders highlight growing concern that regional tensions could disrupt banking operations in the Gulf, as Iran is signalling that it may diversify its attacks.

Euronews

Iran oil shock splits the world as exporters pocket windfall and importers buckle

As oil prices surge, one question is emerging as the key determinant of economic vulnerability: does a country sell energy, or buy it?

Euronews

Keir Starmer ‘working to de-escalate the war’ as Iran vows to avenge its dead

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has also threatened to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices.

Evening Standard

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Middle East Tourism Bleeds Hundreds Of Millions A Day As Iran War Scares Travellers: Figure Revealed

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is causing significant financial losses in the Middle East's tourism sector, with the region losing $600 million daily in visitor spending.

International Business Times UK

The islands off Iran's southern coast are key to its economy and security. What to know about them

A top Iranian official is warning that attacks on the Persian Gulf islands that form Iran’s southern maritime frontier would provoke a new level of retaliation

The Independent UK

Cooper flies to Gulf in show of solidarity amid Iranian bombardment

The Foreign Secretary’s visit is the first to the region by a UK minister since the outbreak of war at the end of February.

Evening Standard

Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones

Patriot missile batteries have been the iconic air defense system in the United States’ arsenal for several decades, but evolving threats – from cheap rockets to even cheaper drones – have forced the U.S. and other militaries to develop a range of defensive weapons to match.

The Conversation

First Thing: Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Oil prices again rise over $100 a barrel as Iran threatens long ‘war of attrition’. Plus, San Francisco slashes air pollution

The Guardian - UK

Expat exodus: Are Brits leaving Dubai for good?

As missiles fall across the Gulf, those who moved to the UAE in search of sun, glamour and zero tax are questioning their future. What could a mass return mean for London?

Evening Standard

Leaving UAE amid the Iran VS US-Israel war? Know if you can leave without informing your employer as per UAE Labour Law

Amid the ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region and the escalation of the Iran vs US-Israel war, expats in the Emirates have been fleeing the region in search of safety and out of concerns for their lives.

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The Independent UK

Ships declare themselves Chinese in the Strait of Hormuz to avoid attacks

At least 19 commercial ships around the region had been damaged in the war as of Thursday

The Independent UK

Explosive boats set fuel tankers ablaze in Gulf as Iran ramps up threats on global shipping

Iran continues to claim attacks on commercial ships and lay mines in an effort to squeeze international energy markets

Evening Standard

Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves

Oil prices and financial markets remained under pressure after three more cargo vessels were hit in the Gulf.

The Independent UK

‘Unprecedented’ crisis in Middle East could ‘spin out of control’ warns WHO

As the bombing continues across Iran, Lebanon and the Gulf states, a World Health Organisation chief tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew in Beirut how she fears the conflict could lead to chemical, nuclear or radiological war

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British special forces shoot down 'suicide drones' as base in Iraq hit injuring US soldiers

A swarm of ‘unmanned aerial vehicles’ was launched at the camp in Erbil, northern Iraq

Radio France Internationale

War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, as Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets that sent prices spiking above $100 a barrel.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Europe condemns Trump’s oil sanctions move as Zelensky bemoans Middle East conflict

Zelensky says Trump’s move could net Moscow as much as $10bn to support Putin’s war on Ukraine

The Times of India

Iran war hits tourism across Middle East: How much could the region be losing?

The war in Iran is now inflicting heavy economic damage across the wider Middle East, with the region’s tourism and travel industry losing an estimated $600 million a day as airspace closures and security fears disrupt international travel.

The Conversation

After the Iran war, Persian Gulf nations face tough decisions on the US – a former diplomat explains

When the US-Israeli war on Iran finally ends, the Middle East will be even less predictable than it was before it started.

The Times of India

Indian Embassy teams up with Jazeera Airways, arranges travel relief for stranded nationals in Kuwait amid flight disruptions across the Gulf due to Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel tensions disrupting air travel, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is coordinating with Jazeera Airways and Kuwaiti authorities to facilitate emergency travel for Indian nationals. This initiative addresses flight suspensions and airspace closures, ensuring that the stranded expatriates, a significant community in Kuwait, can return home…

The Times of India

Explosions at Oman's Salalah port: Iran drones hit fuel storage oil tanks? Tehran denies role as war with US-Israel engulfs Middle East

Drones struck Oman's Port of Salalah on March 11, 2026, igniting fuel tanks and disrupting vital shipping routes. This attack, part of a wider regional escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, highlights the growing threat to Gulf energy infrastructure and global trade. The incident underscores the conflict's expansion beyond…

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