Al Majalla 41m

Opposing the Iranian regime and welcoming the bombs aren't the same thing

Donald Trump’s direct plea to the Iranian people that ‘the hour of your freedom is at hand’ at the start of the major military campaign reveals more about the American president’s assumptions about the Iranian people more than how they will respond to his zero hour statement. Trump said: “When we a»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Who’s really running Iran after Khamenei’s death? Here’s what we know.

Dubai: Iran has entered a volatile new chapter following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes — a development that has triggered the activation of a constitutional transition mechanism in Tehran. President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Sunday that a new leadership co»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Vows Revenge After Killing of Khamenei, Trades Strikes with Israel in Widening War

Iran vowed revenge Sunday after the killing of its supreme leader and traded strikes with Israel as part of a widening war prompted by a surprise US and Israeli bombardment. The US military said three service members have been killed, the first known American casualties from the conflict. Blasts in»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iranians Grieve, Celebrate, Worry After Khamenei’s Killing

Iranians were experiencing a mix of shock, grief and joy after the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei as Israeli and US strikes extended into a second day Sunday. The attacks unleashed on Saturday killed Khamenei and top military leaders and prompted Iranian authorities to retaliate with strikes »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE flight cancellations: A guide for tourists stranded in the UAE

Dubai: A few thousand tourists stranded in the UAE are facing uncertainty as airspace closures continue to disrupt flights in and out of the country. UAE airports continue to remain closed amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran. The UAE was targeted by Iranians for a second day as authorities»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Public Procurements for Cancer Screening Tests to Be Investigated for Overpricing

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said that the public procurements for cervical and colorectal cancer screening tests will be investigated. Earlier this week, Okoliyski reported that significant overpricing had been ide»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE tells hotels to extend stays for guests unable to leave

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have directed hotels to extend stays for guests unable to depart due to current exceptional circumstances, in a coordinated move to protect international visitors affected by travel disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Global alarm after Iran strikes: Leaders respond to escalation

World leaders reacted with alarm, defiance and calls for restraint after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Governments warned that the conflict could spiral beyond control even as Iran vowed retaliation and protests erupted a»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Gold poised for a sharp jump as markets reopen, key levels ahead

Dubai: Gold is expected to start the new trading week with a sharp move higher when Asian markets open, with investors leaning into defensive positions after a weekend of heightened geopolitical risk that has pushed traders to reassess where protection sits in portfolios. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

From secret meeting to airstrike: How Khamenei was killed

Dubai: Confirmation that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was meeting his top advisers triggered the Israeli-US air and naval operation that ultimately killed him, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the planning. A US official told the agency the operation hinged on stri»»»

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Gulf News 4h

India–UAE flights: Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express extend suspension

Dubai: Passengers travelling between India and the UAE face continued disruption as major Indian carriers extend flight suspensions and flexibility measures amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at »»»

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Sputnik 5h

US Doesn’t Have Enough Missile Interceptors For Sustained War Against Iran: Here’s Why

“The primary problem the US and its proxies in the region have is America’s own global overreach,” prolific geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic told Sputnik, commenting on reporting by Bloomberg that US missile interceptor stocks could run low “within days” if sustained Iranian retaliatory strikes »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oil markets brace for a sharp opening surge amid supply fears

Dubai: Global oil markets are expected to open with sharp gains when trading resumes, with analysts warning that traders are shifting rapidly into a supply-risk mindset following escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oman port and tanker hit as Iran strikes Gulf states

MUSCAT Iran expanded its retaliation campaign across the Gulf on Sunday, striking Oman for the first time since the conflict began and targeting an oil tanker off its coast, in a dramatic escalation that threatens to widen the regional war. The attack on Duqm commercial port marks the first direct »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Ajith Kumar reassures fans after returning from airport amid flight cancellations in the region

Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai Parks and Resorts to stay closed today

In line with UAE’s precautionary guidelines on Mar 1, the theme park Dubai Parks and Resorts will remain closed today, it announced. The park also called for visitors to keep an eye on its Instagram channel for the latest on the reopening as well as how to reschedule existing bookings. One of the m»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Hormuz Strait: Iran’s Strategic Trump Card for Forcing Enemies to the Negotiating Table

Iran is in an “existential confrontation” with the US and Israel, and restricting access to the Hormuz Strait – entry point to the oil-rich Persian Gulf region, is one of the “most powerful strategic cards” it holds, says Dr. Ali Mamouri, a former strategic communication advisor to Iraq’s prime min»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Hormuz Strait’s Closure Could Trigger Collapse of Fiat Money - Expert

The US and Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory closure of the narrow choke point exit from the Persian Gulf may have “cascading consequences for the global economy,” culminating in severe blows to the US dollar and other fiat currencies, says energy economist Dr. Kazi Sohag. “»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

North Korea Condemns US-Israel Attacks on Iran as ‘Illegal’

North Korea condemned on Sunday the ongoing United States and Israeli attack on Iran as an "illegal act of aggression", claiming it had shown Washington's "gangster-like" nature. The military campaigns against Iran by the two states "constitute a thoroughly illegal act of aggression and the most vi»»»

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Gulf News 7h

“You are safe,” Minister says UAE will defend every citizen, resident

Dubai: The UAE has intercepted more than 137 ballistic missiles and over 200 drones, with damage largely limited to debris, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy told CNN anchor Becky Anderson on Sunday. The Minister stressed that many of the loud sounds heard»»»

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Gulf News 7h

DIFC confirms remote operations, Ramadan hours unchanged

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority has issued guidance to its community in light of ongoing regional uncertainties, urging residents, businesses, and clients to follow official instructions issued by the Dubai and UAE Government. Authorities advise individuals to remain indoo»»»

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Gulf News 7h

After Khamenei, who leads Iran and what’s next? The country enters a critical transition

Dubai: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — without a formally designated successor — plunges the Islamic Republic into its most critical leadership transition since the 1979 revolution, raising urgent questions about internal stability and the risk of broader regional escala»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Ordering food in UAE today? Here is why deliveries may be slow

Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US-Israel war on Iran: Latest update on UAE airlines flight suspensions

Dubai: UAE airlines have issued fresh updates this afternoon confirming extended flight suspensions due to multiple regional airspace closures. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official source»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Belgium Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker

Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the government said on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot said the vessel was intercepted in the North Sea during an overnight operation, A»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Caretaker Cabinet, PM Publish Information to Assist Bulgarians in Middle East

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov published information on his Facebook profile to assist Bulgarians in the Middle East region. The Council of Ministers published the same information in a press release earlier on Sunday. "I know that many Bulgarians in the Middle East are currently at the epic»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Trump Threatens Massive Strikes as Iran Mourns Slain Leader

Iran began 40 days of mourning on Sunday for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, despite US President Donald Trump threatening an unprecedented escalation in force. Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

What to Know About Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»

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BBC 11h

Dudley MP delivers physiotherapy help to Ukraine

An MP has led a first of its kind visit to provide physiotherapist training in Ukraine. Sonia Kumar won the Dudley seat for Labour at the 2024 general election, but is also a practising NHS physiotherapist. She organised the trip after a visit in September in which she said she was moved by the res»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Airspace Closed, Flights Cancelled as US-Iran Conflict Flares

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic as airlines suspend services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced a»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

QNB projects global trade to grow by over 4%

Doha, Qatar: The year 2025 delivered an apparent contradiction at the heart of the global economy. On the one hand, global trade volumes surprised to the upside, expanding at around 16%, well above the 4% long-term average and materially outpacing global GDP growth of 3%. On the other hand, the wor»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Iran President, 2 Officials to Lead Transition after Khamenei's Death

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

US Tells Lebanon: Israel Won’t Escalate if No Hostile Acts Come from Lebanese Side

Lebanon's presidency said on Saturday it had been told by the US ambassador that Israel would not escalate against Lebanon as long as there are no hostile acts from the Lebanese side, following the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah, long one of Tehran's principal»»»

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BBC 14h

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been a swirl of reports about the fate of the supreme leader ever since Saturday morning, when it was clear that his residence had been targeted in the first wave of strikes. Satellite images showed significant damage to his comp»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 16h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Khamenei dead, 40-day mourning declared: Iran state TV

Dubai: Iran's state TV has confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran's Supreme Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. Khamenei, 86, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign »»»

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BBC 17h

Why did US attack Iran? Is US at war? How many have died? What to know

Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched "major combat operations" along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. The US is calling the operation "Epic Fury", while the Israelis call it "Lion's Roar". US President Donald Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ha»»»

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Ya Libnan 17h

Hezbollah Will Not Participate in the War on Iran and this is why – Ya Libnan

Share: Hezbollah will reportedly not participate in the ongoing war on Iran and this is how the Iran-backed militant group justified its decision according to Al Nashra , a prominent Lebanese news website “The question circulating in Lebanon is: Will Hezbollah participate in the ongoing war between»»»

Gulf News 17h

Understanding the power of connection: Why strengthening family bonds can’t wait

For decades, the warning signs of climate change were visible but convenient to overlook. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, shrinking biodiversity were discussed, deliberated, and deferred. Only when the consequences became impossible to ignore did environmental, social, and governance»»»

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BBC 18h

Iran's Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Trump says

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Satellite images showed damage to Khamenei's compound»»»

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