Is it safe to travel to Bahrain? Foreign Office issues new travel advice The UK government has lifted the advisory against all but essential travel to Bahrain The Independent UK · Mar 2
Evacuation plans to rescue more than 100,000 Brits caught in Iran war zone being rapidly drawn up Foreign Secretary Yvette said the Government was working on ‘every possible option’ to get Britons home Evening Standard · Mar 2
Israel launches deadly strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles across border Israel launched strikes on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border, following earlier US and Israeli attacks across Iran. The escalating conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 31 reported dead in Beirut, three US service members killed, and 11 fatalities in Israel, including nine in a… The Independent UK · Mar 2
Satellite images show damage at US Fifth Fleet naval base in Bahrain's Manama; see before-after pics Iran unleashed retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting key cities like Dubai and Sharjah, and Bahrain's US Fifth Fleet naval base. These actions followed the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in a US-Israeli operation. The widespread attacks, described by Iran as defensive, have heightened regional tensions and prompted air… The Times of India · Mar 2
US, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Iran over missile and drone attacks in joint statement Seven countries in the Gulf and West Asia joined the United States on Monday in condemning Iran over a wave of missile and drone attacks across the region, even as fighting between Washington, Israel and Tehran continued to intensify. The Times of India · Mar 2
Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix hit by travel chaos amid Middle East crisis As many as one thousand members of the Formula One circus have been forced into last-minute travel changes to get to Melbourne’s opening round The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Foreign Office starts planning evacuation of thousands of Britons in Middle East About 200,000 nationals thought to be in the region as tensions rise after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian regime The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
Heavyweights Deliver a Spectacular Finale in Tashkent The final day in Tashkent saw thrilling heavyweight action. Murad Fatiyev shocked Lasha Bekauri, Kaila Issoufi secured her first Grand Slam gold, Said Sadrudinov made history for Bahrain, and Akira Sone returned to the top. A dramatic finish closed an unforgettable weekend. Euronews · Mar 1
Three US troops killed as Iran’s deadly revenge attacks intensify across Middle East Donald Trump says Iran’s interim leaders have called for talks as the human toll of the escalating conflict mounts The Independent UK · Mar 1
UK mounts major operation to support thousands stranded in the Gulf Those in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE have been urged to register their presence with the Foreign Office online. Evening Standard · Mar 1
Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed. Evening Standard · Mar 1
Starmer expresses ‘solidarity’ with Middle East in face of ‘Iranian escalation’ The Prime Minister spoke with the kings of Jordan and Bahrain and the crown prince of Kuwait on Sunday. The Independent UK · Mar 1
UK personnel just 200 metres away from Iranian missile strike British forces in Bahrain and Iraq being drawn into Iran conflict in defence of civilian sites and military assets The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
British troops shoot down Iranian drone as missiles land yards from UK forces Hundreds of British service personnel faced near misses in Bahrain and Iraq as Tehran unleashed 25 waves of strikes across the Middle East Evening Standard · Mar 1
Evening Standard · Mar 1 Dubai’s famous Burj Al-Arab hit as Iranian drones rain down on Gulf for second day Luxury tourist hotspots went up in flames as Iranian drones and missiles struck Dubai and Bahrain, injuring four and triggering airspace shutdowns that left Britons stranded
The Times of India · Mar 1 US-Israel stikes on Iran: Tehran fired missiles towards UK bases in Cyprus, says defence secretary Iran fired two missiles towards Cyprus, where the UK has military bases, with Defence Secretary John Healey stating the attacks showed indiscriminate retaliation. He confirmed UK military personnel were near missile strikes in Bahrain, emphasizing the need for Iran to halt its actions and weapons programs.
Evening Standard · Mar 1 UK will allow US to use its military bases to destroy Iran missile sites, PM says Around 300 British personnel were near targets in Bahrain as Sir Keir Starmer warns of wider regional fallout after US-Israel strikes
The Times of India · Mar 1 Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted? Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.
The Times of India · Mar 1 Bahrain cracks down on social media misuse, two arrested over live broadcasts Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of two individuals aged 27 and 37 for misusing social media, stating that the content they published amounted to a legal violation and had the potential to harm security and public order.
The Times of India · Mar 1 Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait: Gulf countries targeted by Iran after US-Israel strikes Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US assets across the Gulf, targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, following a joint US-Israel strike. The Revolutionary Guard threatened further "intense offensive operations" against Israel and US bases. The UAE reported one fatality and injuries, while Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles, with Kuwait…
Evening Standard · Feb 28 Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death is ‘the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country’, the US leader said.
The Independent UK · Feb 28 Suspected Iranian drone strike hits high-rise building in Bahrain This is the moment a suspected Iranian drone strikes a high-rise building in Bahrain.
Evening Standard · Feb 28 UK to chair UN Security Council amid reports Iran’s leader has been killed Saturday is the last day that the UK holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council before handing over to the United States.
Motorsport · Feb 28 Aston Martin "lost testing", claims Will Buxton after AMR26 struggles in Bahrain Will Buxton argues Aston Martin “lost” Bahrain pre-season testing as Honda’s new engine left the team unable to properly judge the true potential of Adrian Newey’s first AMR26
The Times of India · Feb 28 Iran-Israel: Drone hits residential building in Bahrain- video Bahrain's capital Manama faced attacks on residential buildings. An Iranian drone struck a tower in the city. This follows Iran's missile strikes on United States military bases in Bahrain and other Gulf nations. The strikes were in retaliation for joint US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran. Civil defense teams are responding to…