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How are EU and member states reacting to energy crisis triggered by Iran war?
ByLisa O’Carroll March 10, 2026

Prospect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respond Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Iran war has thrown global oil and gas flows into chaos and the prospect of Donald Trump easing US …

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Pete Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran yet
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington March 10, 2026

Pentagon chief spoke with Gen Dan Caine at a press conference and blamed Iran for civilian casualties Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has warned that Tuesday would be the “most in…

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Aramco warns of oil market ‘catastrophe’ unless strait of Hormuz reopens soon
ByJillian Ambrose March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Saudi Arabian state oil firm calls crisis by far the biggest the region has seen but firm can reroute 70% of exports and tap crude held in storageHow the Iran conflict could affect energy prices – video explainerSaudi Arabia’s state oil company has war…

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Labor MPs quietly alarmed by Albanese government’s response to US-Israel strikes on Iran
ByDan Jervis-Bardy and Sarah Basford Canales March 10, 2026

Exclusive: Several MPs question why the party rushed to endorse strikes that were likely in breach of international lawFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MPs were priva…

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Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney to London flight amid disruption in Gulf
ByGwyn Topham Transport correspondent March 10, 2026

Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers seek routes avoiding Middle EastBusiness live – latest updatesThe Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is selling seats from Sydney to London for more than £20,000 in…

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Sanctions on Israeli settlements are working – even without the US
ByMohsen Farshneshani and Emily Hawley March 10, 2026

As a new West Bank settlement plan gains steam, now is the time for governments to take multilateral economic actionAmid an unforgiving global news cycle – and as nations weigh their options in responding to the yet unbuilt West Bank settlement project…

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How the Iran conflict could affect prices around the world – video explainer
ByAcacia Redding, Maheen Sadiq and Jillian Ambrose March 10, 2026

Oil markets have had some of the steepest price rises ever recorded as conflict in the Middle East escalated over the last week. Although the world is slowly becoming greener, fossil fuels are still the lifeblood of every economy so when oil and gas pr…

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MoD criticised after delay in sending HMS Dragon to Cyprus
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter March 10, 2026

A week since UK said Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer would be deployed it is still at dockMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe pace at which HMS Dragon has been readied for deployment to defend a British military bas…

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Iran’s new supreme leader is a figure of mystery, but the symbolism is clear: the regime fights on | Sina Toossi
BySina Toossi March 10, 2026

The rarely seen Mojtaba Khamenei is a surprise appointment, but his accession is above all a statement of defianceWhen Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s new supreme leader, many observers reacted with surprise. For decades, the son of Ayatollah Ali Kha…

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Get ready for price shocks because of Iran? How are we supposed to do that? | Zoe Williams
ByZoe Williams March 10, 2026

From energy to food, all of life’s essentials are about to get even more expensive. But just knowing that won’t pay the billsAs soon as the attacks on Iran started, the warnings commenced: “Get ready for price shocks. Get ready for the oil price to spi…

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