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Many Americans stranded in Middle East after US advisory to depart immediately
ByAnna Betts March 3, 2026

State department urged US citizens in 14 countries to leave, but many flights have been canceledSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAmericans across the Middle East are scrambling to leave the region after the U…

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China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs
ByJoanna Partridge March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one dayHow escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guideBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese government has called …

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People in the US: share your views of the Iran conflict
ByGuardian community team March 3, 2026

Trump long promised to end ‘endless wars’, but the US has joined Israel in attacking Iran. We want to hear how people in the US are reactingHundreds of people thought to have died in Iran following the strikes by US and Israeli forces on Saturday with …

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Middle East war could be decided by who runs out of missiles or interceptors first, analysts say
ByJason Burke in Jerusalem March 3, 2026

Stockpiles of the most advanced US-made weapons are limited – while few know how large Iran’s arsenal isMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe war in the Middle East in maps, video and photosThe outcome and duration of the war in the Middle East may be d…

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‘It took a heavy toll’: Israeli families mourn after deadly Iranian attack
ByEmma Graham-Harrison and Quique Kierszenbaum in Beit Shemesh March 3, 2026

Fear and grief mix in the small town of Beit Shemesh, where a missile struck an ageing bomb shelterWith 30 people inside the neighbourhood bomb shelter on Sunday afternoon, and sirens wailing outside, Oren Katz went to close the reinforced door.It was …

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To anyone who thinks Trump can bring peace and equality to Iran – I’ve got a bridge to sell you. Going cheap | Marina Hyde
ByMarina Hyde March 3, 2026

If POTUS can really bomb peace, stability and women’s rights into the Middle East, I’ll take my hat off to him. Judging by his role in Gaza, I won’t hold my breathDonald Trump says Keir Starmer has damaged the special relationship by not helping him mo…

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UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes
ByJessica Elgot Deputy political editor March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Government working to transport stranded nationals in coming days, prioritising most vulnerableMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe UK government will charter a flight from Oman in the coming days, prioritising vulnerable British nationals in th…

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Australian energy bills could surge as Iran conflict drives up global gas prices
ByPatrick Commins Economics editor March 3, 2026

Experts warn of similarities with 2022, when electricity prices went up by more than 40% due to the Russian invasion of UkraineGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe US-Israel strikes on Iran risk a repeat of the 2022 energy sho…

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‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad March 3, 2026

China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justificationMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US-Israeli war on Iran has been condemned as illegal across much of the global south, with Chi…

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Mourning in the Middle East and Holi celebrations in India: Photos of the day – Tuesday
ByGuardian staff March 3, 2026

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading…

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