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The US and Israel gravely underestimated Iran’s response – here in the UAE, we are seeing the consequences | Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi
ByAniseh Bassiri Tabrizi March 4, 2026

My family is in Tehran; I am in Abu Dhabi. Across the region, ordinary people are paying the price for these attacksSince Saturday, my mind has been torn between the place I live, Abu Dhabi, and Tehran, which has been the focus of my work and research …

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Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
ByIsabella Kwai, Ceylan Yeğinsu, Omnia Al Desoukie and Alexandra E. Petri March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

European countries organized flights from Israel, Oman, and the U.A.E. The United States said it would charter free flights for its citizens but disclosed few details.

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Officials say fire caused by drone strike on US consulate in Dubai has been extinguished
ByAnna Betts March 3, 2026

No injuries have been reported in the strike and fire, Dubai’s media office said on TuesdayAuthorities have put down ‌a limited fire near ⁠the US consulate in Dubai due to a drone strike, with no injuries reported, according to Dubai’s media offic…

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Why some British expats in Dubai insist it’s business as usual – despite Iran war
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter March 3, 2026

Amid schadenfreude back home as UK nationals express their fears, others say they are not leaving anytime soonUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIt is not always seen as a positive when the ruling family of a dictatorship makes a public show of mingli…

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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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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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Iran continues to hit back at US-Israeli strikes as Trump says it is too late to talk
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Iranian drones hit US embassy in Riyadh as Israel bombs Tehran and sends troops into southern LebanonUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIran continued its bombardment the Gulf and Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for further Israeli-US airstrikes, as …

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Tuesday briefing: ‘An historic rupture’ as the Middle East crisis spreads
ByAamna Mohdin March 3, 2026

In today’s newsletter: senior international correspondent Julian Borger on what next as Iran targets its Gulf neighbours and the conflict escalatesGood morning. The regional war many countries had long feared is here.On Saturday, global attention turne…

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Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday
ByStaff and agencies March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Some repatriation flights depart as governments around the world work to extract their citizens from the conflict-hit region US-Israel war on Iran – live updatesThe biggest Middle East carriers have ruled out resuming scheduled flights until at least T…

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‘It was surreal’: holidaymakers on first flight out of Abu Dhabi describe petrifying experience
ByIsaaq Tomkins March 2, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of passengers have found themselves stranded in the middle of a conflict between Iran and its Gulf neighboursHolidaymakers on the first flights out of Abu Dhabi since Saturday have described their experiences up close as conflict …

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