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Cathay Pacific suspends flights to and from Dubai until end of April – as it happened
ByTom Ambrose (now); Taz Ali and Wendy Frew (earlier) March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

This liveblog is closed – follow our new liveblog here.Iran is still exporting millions of barrels of oil, with about 90 ships, including oil tankers, having crossed the strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran, according to maritime a…

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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
ByAnton Troianovski, Rebecca F. Elliott and Peter Eavis March 17, 2026March 19, 2026

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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UK has flown 100,000 nationals out of Middle East since Iran conflict began
ByBen Quinn Political correspondent March 17, 2026

Foreign secretary says one third of those who were in region have left as MPs press for support for those still strandedMiddle East crisis – live updatedUK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reachThe number of UK nationa…

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Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.
ByJeanna Smialek March 17, 2026

European Union ministers and leaders pushed back on ideas to protect the strait, including expanding a maritime operation already in place in the Red Sea.

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Another Tanker Is Attacked Near the Strait of Hormuz
ByJohn Yoon March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

The ship was struck near an Emirati port, in the first such attack in five days. The United Arab Emirates also said it was intercepting Iranian drones and missiles.

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Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
ByVivian Nereim March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday
ByEphrat Livni March 17, 2026

President Trump said he might postpone a trip to China to focus on the war. More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon this month, according to the country’s health ministry.

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Gulf states may be covertly encouraging attacks by US, Iran foreign minister says
ByPatrick Wintour March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Abbas Araghchi demands clarification on reports Saudi crown prince urged Donald Trump to ‘hit the Iranians hard’Middle East crisis – live updatesSome Gulf states hosting US forces may be covertly encouraging the slaughter of Iranians, Iran’s foreign mi…

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Trump’s threats to Nato reveal glaring absence of any strategy on Iran
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 16, 2026

White House seems to have failed to anticipate that Tehran would fight back by trying to impose costs on the westMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf there was a moment when the absence of a US strategy on Iran was exposed, then this was it. Donald Trum…

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Could Trump blow up Nato over Iran war? – The Latest
By March 16, 2026

Donald Trump is pressuring European allies to protect the strait of Hormuz, warning that Nato faces a ‘very bad’ future if members fail to offer assistance.The strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. A fifth of inter…

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