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UAE stock markets close, trading halted by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market for two days amid Iran–US–Israel war fallout

The UAE has shut its Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets for two days, March 2-3, 2026, due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict fallout. This unprecedented move follows Iranian retaliatory strikes, disrupting regional business and investor confidence. Other Gulf markets saw sharp declines, with oil prices surging amid fears of supply…

The Times of India

EU foreign ministers warn on impact of conflict in Iran after Khamenei's death

European Union foreign ministers emerged from two hours of emergency talks on Sunday night to call for a de-escalation of the violence that left Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead and the Gulf region plummeting into chaos amid retaliatory attacks, cancelled flights stranding hundreds of thousands of travellers and…

Radio France Internationale

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 Guardian - UK

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Without some change in direction, Iran’s regime risks breakdown in civil order

Hostility to the US is high even among reformists, which may set the surviving leadership on a destructive path

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Iranian anchor sobs on state TV as he announces Khamenei killed in ‘criminal’ US-Israeli airstrikes

In a clip posted on X, formerly Twitter, the presenter declared Khamenei was ‘martyred’ on Saturday

Evening Standard

Around 94,000 Britons caught up in Gulf ‘hell’ as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Khamenei’s killing

Missiles and suicide drones hammer Middle East cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink

Evening Standard

UK mounts major operation to support thousands stranded in the Gulf

Those in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE have been urged to register their presence with the Foreign Office online.

Evening Standard

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Three killed in Dubai as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Ayatollah’s death

Missiles and suicide drones hammer Gulf cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink

Evening Standard

German cruise passengers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid Iran attacks

The Persian Gulf is currently a hot zone due to hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping, except for ships with connections to China or Russia that can pass.

Euronews

Sly Saudi-Israel alliance set up US attack on Iran

Saudi Arabia and Israel have quietly converged, driven by shared concerns over Iran's regional influence. Despite public diplomacy, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged a US strike, warning of a stronger Iran if action was delayed. This alignment, fueled by geopolitical rivalry and Iran's nuclear ambitions, risks hardening…

The Times of India

'US crossed dangerous red line': Iran says has no option but to respond after Khamenei killing

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "dangerous red line" that necessitates retaliation. Following joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran launched a significant wave of attacks across the Middle East, targeting countries hosting US bases.

The Times of India

'Missiles didn't come close': US rubbishes Iran's 'struck' USS Abraham Lincoln claim

The US central command dismissed the claims by Iranian Guards that they had hit USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf on Sunday. It said that the missiles launched by Iran "didn’t even come close".

The Times of India

Irish citizens in Gulf states urged to adopt ‘shelter in place’ strategy

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said there are currently ‘no evacuation routes recommended for Gulf countries’.

Evening Standard

Ireland tells citizens in Gulf states to adopt ‘shelter in place’ strategy

Foreign Affairs Minister said there are currently ‘no evacuation routes recommended for Gulf countries’

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The Independent UK

UK declines to say whether US-Israeli strikes on Iran are legal

Explosions were heard in multiple Gulf states as Iran vowed to carry out its ‘most intense operation’ ever in retaliation.

Evening Standard

Dubai’s famous Burj Al-Arab hit as Iranian drones rain down on Gulf for second day

Luxury tourist hotspots went up in flames as Iranian drones and missiles struck Dubai and Bahrain, injuring four and triggering airspace shutdowns that left Britons stranded

International Business Times

(VIDEO) Dubai Hotel Attacked: Iranian Missile Strikes Damage Dubai's Iconic Hotels

Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck several high-profile sites in Dubai on February 28, 2026, damaging the landmark Burj Al Arab hotel, the Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai International Airport and other locations, as Tehran unleashed widespread retaliation following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

The Independent UK

Massive explosion rocks Tehran as Israel says it is targeting ‘heart’ of city

A massive explosion struck Tehran, with the Israeli military stating it is targeting the "heart" of the Iranian capital. This follows Iran's vow of retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf…

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The Independent UK

Fresh wave of explosions heard in Dubai as Iran continues attacks on the Gulf

Smoke rises from Jebel Ali port after Dubai International Airport hit

Evening Standard

Dubai airport rocked by fresh blast as Iran’s revenge strikes hit Gulf

Smoke was seen billowing from the airport complex this morning as Tehran launched a second day of attacks

The Times of India

Watch: Mob storms US Consulate in Pakistan after Khamenei's death; 9 killed in violent clash

Hundreds stormed the US consulate in Karachi after a joint US-Israel airstrike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters vandalized and set parts of the building ablaze, resulting in one death and several injuries as police intervened. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israel and Gulf Arab states, vowing…

The Times of India

Over 700 flights cancelled today: UAE, India and global airlines disrupted as US-Israel-Iran war escalates

Global aviation is in turmoil on March 1, 2026, as escalating US, Israel, and Iran conflict forces widespread airspace closures. Over 700 flights were cancelled by afternoon, with thousands of passengers stranded. Major carriers like Emirates and Air India suspended operations, impacting key transit hubs and leading to soaring fare…

The Guardian - UK

Iran may yet endure this war, but the Islamic Republic as we have known it cannot survive unchanged

The regime may now have to meet Trump’s demands merely to save itself. And he needs a coherent plan to deal with what he has unleashed, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Times of India

Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.

The Independent UK

Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei

Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel

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