US embassy in Riyadh comes under Iranian drone strike as war enters fourth day Strikes hit oil routes and cloud servers as rival claims over nuclear weapons deepen fears of a drawn-out war The Independent UK · Mar 3
Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have long sought to avoid: on the front line and bearing the brunt of a widening Middle East conflict. The Conversation · Mar 2
Why Did Iran Strike UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar? Allies Targeted to Send Washington a Message Iran's retaliatory strikes on the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar highlight Tehran's strategic message to Washington, emphasizing the risks of US influence in the Gulf. International Business Times UK · Mar 2
Iran’s Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies – now they are being deployed in the Middle East Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere The Guardian - UK · Mar 2
Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest travel advice to the Middle East The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate Evening Standard · Mar 2
US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait The Guardian - UK · Mar 2
Western coverage of Iran is like a masterclass in saying everything except who did it A day after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed killed in joint US-Israel strikes, Iran hit back hard. American jets crashed in Kuwait. Saudi Aramco's oil facilities were struck. Missiles and drones swept across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, and Israel. Newslaundry · Mar 2
Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait All six crew members ejected safely in apparent ‘friendly fire’ as Kuwait launches investigation into incident The Guardian - US · Mar 2
WATCH: F-15 Jet Goes Down As a Result Of 'Apparent Friendly Fire' As War In Middle East Rages On The U.S. military confirmed on Monday that three F-15 jets were shot down "due to an apparent friendly fire incident" in Kuwait as the war in the Middle East continues. Latin Times · Mar 2
US-Iran war: Kuwait 'mistakenly' shoots down three American F-15s in friendly fire incident Three US F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait early Monday due to a friendly fire incident, according to US central command. All six crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition. The incident occurred amidst escalating regional tensions and Iranian retaliatory strikes, with Kuwait also intercepting hostile drones. The… The Times of India · Mar 2
US fighter jets that crashed in Kuwait were shot down by ‘friendly fire’ All six aircrew ejected safely and survived, after the three F15 jets were mistakenly shot down by an American ally The Independent UK · Mar 2
US-Iran war: 'Several' American warplanes crash in Kuwait, crew survive Multiple US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, with all crew members surviving and in stable condition. The incidents occurred as Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drones, with Iran's state media claiming responsibility for hitting a US plane that crashed in the region. Smoke was also observed near the US… The Times of India · Mar 2
(VIDEO) President Donald Trump Predicts Iran Conflict Could Last 'Four Weeks or Less' WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S.-led military operation against Iran could last "four weeks or less," describing it as a planned, time-limited campaign even as strikes escalated into a third day and Iranian retaliatory attacks spread to Israel, Gulf states and U.S. assets, killing American troops and… International Business Times · Mar 2
(VIDEO) Iran Claims Downing of US F-15 Fighter Jet Over Kuwait, Shares Video of Spiraling Crash Iranian state-affiliated media outlets circulated video footage Monday purporting to show a U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jet spiraling downward in flames over Kuwait, with Tehran claiming its forces shot down the aircraft as the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its third day of intense exchanges. International Business Times · Mar 2
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Video shows US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait as war spirals in Middle East Crew members survived the crash and were transported to hospital
Euronews · Mar 2 Drones hit Saudi Ras Tanura refinery as Iran strikes targets across region Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran's retaliatory strikes on countries in the region.
International Business Times · Mar 2 Is Kuwait Airport Open? Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Amid Iran Conflict KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the country's primary aviation hub, remains fully closed with no commercial flights operating as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the ongoing escalation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that has triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Fighter jet spins to ground as Kuwait says ‘several’ US planes have crashed IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Video shows flaming US fighter jet tailspins to ground in Kuwait Kuwait’s military has confirmed that “several” U.S. fighter jets have crashed over the country.
Evening Standard · 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
The Independent UK · Mar 2 ‘Several’ US fighter jets crash over Kuwait, military confirms Video showing a flaming jet falling from the sky suggested at least one of the aircraft was an F-15E twin-engine fighter jet
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Iran says US-Israeli attacks have killed 555 people so far in Iran The Iranian Red Crescent Society says that the U.S.-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran has killed at least 555 people so far in the Islamic Republic
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Three F-15 US warplanes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait defence forces as Iran war escalates Photos show US pilot being rescued after apparently ejecting over Kuwait - as smoke seen rising near the US embassy
Euronews · Mar 2 Iran's 'terrorist regime' an 'intolerable threat,' Trump says as he outlines war aims Tehran has continued its attack against countries in the Middle East on Monday, striking Qatari and Saudi energy facilities and other targets, as Iran war entered its third day. Follow our live blog.