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RAF fighter jets shoot down and intercept drones heading towards two Middle East countries

UK fighter jets successfully intercepted a drone that was heading towards Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence revealed. In a post on X, the MoD also said it took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan. It added: “The UK has also begun conducting defensive air sorties in…

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises

President reassures Republicans that conflict is intended to be short lived but also says ‘we haven’t won enough’

The Guardian - UK

What Is Life Like Beneath the Bombs of the Iran War?

Reason speaks with civilians about wartime life in Iran, Israel, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

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After oil, war of water? Why desalination plants are turning into targets in Middle East – explained

Desalination plants in the Middle East are becoming targets in the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Recent incidents in Bahrain and Iran, with conflicting claims of responsibility, highlight the strategic importance of these facilities. Attacks on water infrastructure pose a significant threat to civilian survival and regional…

The Times of India

Bapco declares force majeure as Iran sets Bahrain's only refinery ablaze

Bapco Energies invoked force majeure on Monday after a strike set the Al-Ma'ameer facility ablaze, joining Qatar and Kuwait in suspending shipments as Iran escalates its attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.

Euronews

The impact of F1’s huge decision to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

The Bahrain GP was scheduled for 12 April, with the race in Saudi originally set for a week later - but they have both now been cancelled

The Independent UK

Bahrain's Bapco declares force majeure after Iran strikes its largest oil facility: What it means

Bahrain's state oil company declared force majeure on shipments after Iranian strikes ignited a fire at its largest oil facility. The attack, which caused material damage but no casualties, escalates regional tensions and disrupts vital energy corridors. This development follows a series of strikes on energy installations amid the widening…

The Times of India

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Iran war LIVE: 'Get out of southeast Turkey,' Americans told as Middle East conflict spirals

Global markets gripped by panic on Monday as fears mount over the economic impact of Trump’s war on Iran

Evening Standard

Video shows thick black smoke rising after Iran hits Bahrain's largest BAPCO oil refinery — watch

Bahrain's largest oil refinery, Bapco, was hit by an aggressive strike, allegedly by Iran's new hardline leadership. Thick black smoke billowed from the facility in Sitra following reports of injuries and damage. This attack occurred amid escalating regional tensions and follows an earlier Iranian drone and ballistic missile strike on…

The Times of India

Ayatollah dead, son Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s supreme leader: Where things stand on day 10 of war

A devastating 10-day conflict has erupted between the US, Israel, and Iran, claiming over 1,600 lives and displacing hundreds of thousands in Lebanon. Key events include the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, retaliatory strikes, Hezbollah opening a northern front, and escalating regional tensions threatening global energy markets. The war has…

The Times of India

The Latest: Israel hits Lebanon and Tehran oil depot as desalination plants become targets

Israel is hitting southern Lebanon, Beirut and targets in Iran as the war enters its second week

The Independent UK

Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain as conflict escalates

Bahrain says an Iranian drone attack has caused “material damage” to a desalination plant

The Independent UK

The massive hosting fees F1 will miss out on after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races cancelled

Iranian airstrikes in the Middle East mean rounds four and five of the F1 season next month have now been cancelled

The Independent UK

Iranian drone strikes hit three AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain — Iran confirms it targeted Amazon cloud infrastructure

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it targeted the Bahrain facility specifically because AWS hosts U.S. military workloads there.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It means missile defence on datacentres’: drone strikes raise doubts over Gulf as AI superpower

Iran’s targeting of commercial datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain signals a new frontier in asymmetric warfare

Motorsport

Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’

Mercedes took a 1-2 in qualifying for the F1 2026 opener at Albert Park

Euronews

Formula 1's tech revolution: Hybrid power, active aero, and no more DRS

Formula 1’s 2026 regulations bring a range of technical changes to the sport, targeting everything from the bodywork to the engine of the cars.

The Independent UK

Formula 1 ‘delays decision on two races in Middle East impacted by Iran war’

F1 delays decision about races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April

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Bahrain International Airport shuts down flights, airspace closed: What stranded travellers need to know amid US-Israel war against Iran

Bahrain's airspace closure has halted flights, impacting thousands of passengers amid escalating regional tensions. This disruption, linked to the 2026 Iran war, has forced multiple Gulf states to restrict airspace, causing widespread cancellations and rerouting. Recovery plans are underway but experts warn of prolonged global travel impacts due to the…

TechRadar

Iran state media claims strikes on AWS data centers were deliberate, due to its support for US

Iran state media says the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps deliberately targeted Amazon's data centers in the region, but we haven't been able to verify.

International Business Times UK

Was Recent Amazon Outage Caused By Middle East Drone Attacks? What Really Took Down Amazon.com

Amazon's website and app experienced a major outage, initially rumored to be linked to Middle East drone strikes. Amazon attributes the issue to a software glitch

Autosport

Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

Conflict in the Middle East has put the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs under threat – although it's the teams rather than F1 who are pushing for the calendar to remain at 24 races

The Times of India

US closes embassy in Kuwait after Iranian strikes as war spreads across Gulf

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, the US Embassy in Kuwait has shut down following Iranian missile and drone strikes. These attacks, which killed six American soldiers and damaged the embassy, have spread to other Gulf capitals like Doha and Bahrain, disrupting air travel and oil shipments.

Autosport

F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Australian GP after Bahrain test

A new five-second wait procedure before the starting lights has been introduced for F1 races on safety grounds

Motorsport

F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Melbourne after successful Bahrain test

A new five-second wait procedure before the starting lights has been introduced for F1 races on safety grounds

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