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IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini killed in strikes soon after issuing defiant warning to US-Israel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Friday. His death came hours after he issued a defiant warning challenging US naval claims in the Gulf.

The Times of India

France's Macron urges ceasefire as Hormuz shipping risks grow

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for de-escalation of the three-week conflict in the Middle East, as France and five other countries said they were ready to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

US bombers fly from Britain to join Hormuz battle as Trump slams UK for being 'too slow'

It comes amid reports the US could deploy ground troops against Iran after weeks of strikes

Evening Standard

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Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over refusal to join Strait of Hormuz security force

The death toll has risen to more than 1,300 people in Iran, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, 15 in Israel and 13 US military members in the region. Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced.

Euronews

Five European nations and Japan ready to 'contribute' to securing Hormuz

The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.

Euronews

Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe

The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe.

Euronews

Iran continues targeting energy sites: Key Kuwait oil refinery on fire again after drone strike

Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery faced another Iranian drone attack on Friday. Fires erupted at several units. This follows a similar incident a day earlier. Firefighters are working to control the blaze. The attacks are part of a wider escalation in the Gulf region. Energy supplies and global markets are…

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'I am alive', 'Israel acted alone': 10 takeaways from Netanyahu’s address after Iran hits Gulf energy hubs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered one of his most expansive defences of the ongoing war with Iran, framing it as a defining global struggle rather than a regional conflict. Speaking amid intensifying strikes and mounting economic fallout across the Gulf, Netanyahu repeatedly cast Israel’s actions as part of…

The Times of India

The Latest: Iran retaliates against Gulf energy sites as stocks sink worldwide

Israel hit the Iranian capital Tehran with airstrikes Friday, with activists reporting sounds of strikes around the city

The Independent UK

Eid ul Fitr 2026: South Africa announces official date; why is Eid on different days explained

South Africa will mark Eid ul Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026, a day after many Gulf nations and countries in the West, due to local moon-sighting traditions and astronomical data. This highlights the global diversity in determining Islamic festival dates, influenced by regional interpretations and scientific calculations, creating a…

The Times of India

US approves $16 billion funding in military sales to Gulf nations affected by Iran conflict

The United States on Thursday approved $16.46 billion in military sales to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as Gulf states contend with the fallout from the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The Times of India

Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: 'This war must be stopped immediately'

Qatar’s prime minister has called for an immediate end to the conflict after missile strikes hit energy facilities across the Gulf, including the country’s key Ras Laffan hub. Doha is demanding Iran halt the attacks, as gas prices surge and international pressure grows for de-escalation.

Euronews

Iran oil attacks trigger 35% gas price spike – and warning of interest rate rises

Iran’s attacks on energy facilities across the Gulf threaten to drag war into new phase

The Independent UK

Dubai to host Eid ul Fitr 2026 prayers in over 900 mosques, confirms timing in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Dubai is set for a massive Eid ul Fitr prayer gathering across over 900 mosques, a shift from traditional open-ground prayers. This move prioritises safety and order amid regional security concerns. The coordinated 6:40 am prayer time aims to ensure a unified spiritual experience, reflecting a broader Gulf-wide trend towards…

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The Guardian - US

Strike on Iran gasfield exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know

US president says he told Netanyahu ‘don’t do that’ as he distances himself from attack that has angered Gulf allies

The Independent UK

The targeting of key Gulf energy infrastructure raises the risk of long-term disruption

Escalating attacks on key oil and gas facilities in the Persian Gulf have increased the risk of an extended bout of higher prices for everything from gasoline and electricity to computer chips and food

The Conversation

Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst-case scenario for Gulf states

The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran took a dangerous turn on March 18, 2026, with tit-for-tat strikes on critical energy infrastructure that amount to the most serious regional escalation since the conflict began.

The Conversation

Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure

Iran targeted energy facilities across the Middle East on March 18, including the world’s largest liquefied natural gas hub in Qatar, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on an Iranian gas field hours earlier.

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The Guardian - UK

Oman claims Israel pushed US into Iran war when deal was possible

Foreign minister claims Israel convinced Donald Trump to make ‘grave miscalculation’ of waging war on Iran

Euronews

Major Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights

Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel.

Euronews

Strikes on Gulf energy hubs threaten global LNG supply for months

Strikes on key Gulf energy sites are becoming more frequent and more damaging, beginning to unsettle supply and expose vulnerabilities across the region.

Axios

Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition

The U.K. led the charge, but the statement is only symbolic for now.

The Independent UK

EasyJet urge people to book holidays early amid Gulf crisis concerns

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The Independent UK

Starmer and European allies condemn Iran attacks in joint statement

The leaders expressed their ‘deep concern’ about the escalating conflict, calling on Iran to ‘cease immediately its threats’

International Business Times UK

Trump Appears To Blame Israel After Iran Gas Field Strike Sparks Gulf Fears, Claiming They Acted Alone

Donald Trump seeks to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field as Gulf tensions rise and energy infrastructure comes under attack.

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