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More evacuation flights announced for Britons stranded in Middle East

British Airways said it will run two flights, departing from Muscat, Oman, to London Heathrow, on Friday and Saturday.

Evening Standard

A first repatriation flight brings stranded French citizens home as war in Iran disrupts travel

France has started flying home citizens stranded in the Middle East as the war in Iran disrupts travel

The Independent UK

'Safety risks': US orders non-emergency staff in Pakistan to leave Karachi, Lahore consulates

Amid escalating tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, the United States has ordered non-emergency staff and family members to depart its consulates in Lahore and Karachi due to safety risks. Washington also authorized voluntary departures from diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, and Oman as a precautionary…

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French jets intercept Iranian drones as first evacuees arrive in Paris

French authorities said Rafale fighter jets have neutralised Iranian drones targeting the United Arab Emirates, as the widening Middle East war also forced France to bring citizens home. A first repatriation flight carrying French nationals stranded in the region landed in Paris early on Wednesday, with more evacuations planned.

Radio France Internationale

Politics latest: Starmer hits back at Trump and insists ‘I won’t join Iran war without legal basis’

The US president said Sir Keir was ‘not Winston Churchill’ as the rift between the two leaders continues

The Independent UK

More Britons to return from Middle East as airlines boost flights

The UK Government has said it will charter a repatriation flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’.

Evening Standard

Government charters repatriation flight from Oman on Wednesday evening

The Foreign Office said the flight will depart the country’s capital, Muscat, at 7pm.

Evening Standard

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UK confirms first Middle East charter flight for stranded British nationals

The flight will depart Oman’s capital at 7pm on Wednesday

The Independent UK

UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes

Government working to transport stranded nationals in coming days, prioritising most vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

Government evacuation flight to bring stranded Brits home from Oman ‘in coming days’

Charter flight organised as 130,000 Brits register their presence in Middle East with the Foreign Office

Evening Standard

Macron to address the nation on Middle East as European countries organise return of stranded citizens – as it happened

French president will make his speech this evening; first wave of European travellers arrive home, but hundreds of thousands remain stuck in region

The Guardian - UK

World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran

The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have sparked global anger and urgent diplomacy as the conflict spreads across the region

The Independent UK

Private jet prices soar as wealthy scramble to leave Dubai

People drive to Oman and Saudi in hope of a flight, while most tourists stay stuck in hotels and on cruise ships

The Guardian - UK

US-Israel strikes in Iran: Indian national killed in attack on oil tanker off Oman coast

An Indian national has died after an oil tanker, the MKD VYOM, was attacked by an unmanned boat off the coast of Oman. The strike caused a fire and explosion in the vessel's engine room. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions and ongoing retaliation campaigns in the Gulf region.

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The Independent UK

Plans being drawn up for Muscat airlift to rescue stranded Britons from Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Exclusive: Overnight rescue flight brings British Airways flight crews back from Dubai

The Times of India

Middle East crisis: Oil tanker hit near Oman in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian retaliation; 15 Indian nationals evacuated

An oil tanker, the Skylight, was attacked off Oman's coast, injuring four crew members and prompting an evacuation. This incident follows Iran's warning to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Shipping giants are suspending transit, and insurers are withdrawing cover, raising fears of severe global…

Euronews

First oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz according to Oman

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz. Four people were injured and all 20 crew members were evacuated, according to Oman's Maritime Security Centre.

The Times of India

Why was Oman spared as Iran targeted Gulf states after US–Israel strikes

Missile strikes rocked the Gulf following US-Israeli actions against Iran, hitting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Oman, however, remained untouched. This neutrality, coupled with its crucial role as a diplomatic intermediary between Tehran and Washington, likely protected it from retaliation, preserving a vital, albeit fragile, communication line…

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The Conversation

Iran has been attacked by US and Israel when peace was within reach

US and Iranian negotiators met in Geneva earlier this week in what mediators described as the most serious and constructive talks in years. Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, spoke publicly of “unprecedented openness,” signalling that both sides were exploring creative formulations rather than repeating entrenched positions. Discussions showed flexibility on…

The Times of India

With US pressure rising, Iran agrees to 'never, ever have nuclear material, Oman mediator says

Oman’s foreign minister has said Iran has agreed it will “never, ever have … nuclear material” capable of producing a bomb, describing the breakthrough as a major step towards defusing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

The Times of India

UAE to Oman by car this Eid al Fitr? Visa, insurance and border fees explained

Eid Al Fitr 2026 offers a perfect four-day holiday window for UAE residents to embark on a scenic road trip to Oman. Planning ahead for border procedures, visas and car insurance is essential for a smooth journey. Several border crossings provide access to Oman's diverse landscapes, making it an ideal…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Tense US-Iran talks in Geneva as Trump deploys warships and aircraft to the Middle East

Iran and the United States are holding a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium

The Guardian - UK

Oman says US-Iran talks end with ‘significant progress’ but no deal reached – as it happened

Omani foreign minister, who was mediating talks, touts progress after meeting wraps and says more talks to take place next week in Vienna

The Independent UK

Iranian state TV says indirect nuclear talks with the US will resume after a break

Iranian state television reported Thursday that indirect talks with the United States will resume later in the day after both sides take a break

The Times of India

Middle East tensions: US warship leaves naval base amid nuclear talks with Iran

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, departed Crete as the US increases military pressure on Iran. This move coincides with renewed indirect nuclear talks between the two nations, mediated by Oman. The US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, with multiple warships…

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