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Experts say water, not oil, is most at risk in the Persian Gulf during Iran war

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be desalinated water – not oil

The Independent UK

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

'Forgive us': UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sends emotional message amid Iran vs US-Israel war

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reassured citizens and residents after visiting those injured by regional conflict debris. He pledged the nation's defence and protection for all, emphasising resilience and unity amidst escalating Middle East tensions. The leader urged forgiveness for any shortcomings, highlighting the UAE's strength and commitment…

The Times of India

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Middle East conflict: Iran ‘struck’ high-value US radar systems in Gulf, show satellite images

Iran has reportedly targeted key US radar and early warning systems across the Gulf, including advanced THAAD missile defense components in Jordan and Qatar, and a satellite communications hub in the UAE. These strikes, if confirmed, could significantly degrade American military surveillance and missile defense capabilities in West Asia, with…

The Times of India

UAE: Dubai confirms driver killed after debris from intercepted missile strikes car in Al Barsha amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A Pakistani driver tragically died in Dubai when debris from an aerial interception fell on his vehicle. This incident, linked to escalating regional conflict, highlights the unpredictable dangers of modern warfare even with successful air defence. The UAE's advanced systems intercepted threats but falling fragments posed a risk to civilians…

The Times of India

Explosion scare in Dubai Marina: UAE emirate confirms tower hit by falling debris from aerial interception amid Iran and US-Israel clashes

Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from a successful aerial interception, not a direct attack, caused a minor incident in Dubai Marina. The event was linked to regional tensions and ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel and resulted in falling debris that struck a tower, with no injuries…

The Times of India

Australia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong says

Foreign minister says Australia ‘not participating in offensive action against Iran’ but may help protect other countries

The Guardian - AU

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Photos show travellers stuck in the UAE taking shelter from war at Indian expat's home

With flights across the Gulf disrupted by the war in the Middle East, an Indian expatriate living in the United Arab Emirates has opened his farm property to those left stranded. Tents and mattresses are laid out for travellers, who help prepare meals, share tea and snacks, play cricket and…

The Independent UK

Iran conflict: Netanyahu vows to pursue war ‘with all our force’, says Israel has plan to topple regime

Israel vows to eradicate Iran's regime, escalating strikes on Tehran and military targets. Iran retaliates across the Gulf, hitting US bases and warning allies. The conflict, now in its second week after the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader and US strikes, has spread regionally, causing global market jitters and rising…

The Times of India

Offer from Iran’s president not to attack neighbours provokes internal backlash

As Masoud Pezeshkian tries to de-escalate conflict, hardliners urge installation of new supreme leader to marginalise the president

The Guardian - UK

Gulf aviation chaos: UAE residents turn to secret land routes to escape travel shutdown amid Iran and US–Israel war

Escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict has caused unprecedented travel disruptions across the Middle East. Thousands of travelers and expatriates in the Gulf are now using land corridors and emergency services to leave the region as airspace closures and flight cancellations persist. This crisis is reshaping regional mobility and impacting global aviation networks.

The Times of India

Between Tehran's agents and opposition exiles, France caught in Iran's shadow war

As France dispatches fighter jets and warships to defend its Gulf partners amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Paris also faces a more elusive front – on its own soil. Middle East expert Adrian Calamel tells RFI that France remains vulnerable not only to Tehran’s clandestine networks but also…

Radio France Internationale

Trump says Iran ‘being beaten like hell’ after Iranian president apologises for attacks on Gulf nations

Iranian strikes continued to target the Gulf states on Saturday despite Tehran’s suggestion they would be spared from retaliatory action

The Independent UK

Britain on brink of joining Trump’s war with US bombers flying from RAF Fairford to target Iran

The Ministry of Defence said the US aircraft will carry out ‘defensive’ missions against Iranian missile sites putting British lives at risk

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‘Xi’s world order died with Khamenei’: The good, the bad, and ugly of US-Iran war for China

China's strategy of balancing interests in the Middle East is challenged by US actions against Iran. This conflict reveals Beijing's inability to protect its partners and reinforces President Xi Jinping's focus on military strength. The situation impacts China's energy security and global standing. Upcoming talks with President Trump will occur…

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s low-cost killers draw both US and Gulf interest. A wartime ban blocks sales

Ukraine could emerge as a new player in modern warfare

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’

Masoud Pezeshkian issues rare apology to neighbouring Gulf states for Iranian strikes as war enters eighth day

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‘It means missile defence on datacentres’: drone strikes raise doubts over Gulf as AI superpower

Iran’s targeting of commercial datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain signals a new frontier in asymmetric warfare

The Times of India

Watch: Israeli military shares ‘POV’ of air force pilot flying to bomb Tehran

An IDF pilot's cockpit video shows fighter jets flying towards Tehran, with the pilot stating they are en route to strike historic targets. This footage emerges amid reports of explosions in Iran and escalating conflict, including an Israeli F-35 downing an Iranian aircraft. The broader war has seen significant casualties…

Radio France Internationale

Fearful African migrants warily work on through Gulf missile strikes

When blasts rolled across Dubai as air defences intercepted Iranian missiles overhead, Marion Kuria froze as a tremor ran through her building. Then, like countless African migrants in the Gulf, she went back to work, driven by a need for income and with few alternatives to turn to.

Euronews

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.

The Times of India

'No attack unless attacked first': Iran Prez apolgises for strikes on Gulf states; rejects Trump's 'unconditional surrender' call

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologized for recent strikes on neighboring nations. He stated Iran will not attack any country unless attacked first. This comes as an interim leadership council now governs the Islamic Republic. Pezeshkian also rejected calls for Iran's unconditional surrender. The foreign minister suggested the Revolutionary Guard…

The Guardian - UK

Airline groundings expose depth of world travel’s reliance on Gulf corridor

Restart of operations will be a relief to those stranded but may not dispel doubts raised by past week about key transit hub

Radio France Internationale

Israel fires 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran as war hits second week

Israel announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran on Saturday as the escalating war in the Middle East entered its second week and oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption.

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