22 mins ago20:17 Eleanor Burleigh

Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Middle East will be ramped up in their force and frequency and extend in range, according to state media.

Majid Mousavi, a commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been quoted as saying: "From now on, no missile with a warhead lighter than one ton will be launched.

"The wavelength of the launches and the level of the waves will increase, and their range will become broader."

31 mins ago20:08 Eleanor Burleigh

US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is "very complete, pretty much" and that Tehran has "shot everything they have to shoot".

He made the comments in an interview with CBS News ahead of a scheduled press conference this evening, after Turkey, the UAE and Qatar intercepted Iranian missiles on Monday, with Israel also reporting new attacks.

The US president is due to give a press conference tonight (Image: Getty)

1 hour ago19:33 Eleanor Burleigh

The UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has "temporarily withdrawn the dependants of British Embassy staff from the UAE" as a "precautionary measure".

"Our embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai continue to operate as normal," a statement added.

1 hour ago19:28 Eleanor Burleigh

Over 1,000 Indian nationals stranded in Doha have been evacuated over the last three days, according to the Indian embassy in Qatar.

"Altogether, close to 1,000 Indians stranded in Doha on transit or short-term visits have departed on Qatar Airways flights over the last three days," it said in a statement.

Iran attacked Qatar and other Gulf countries on Monday, with Doha intercepting all 17 missiles and drones, avoiding any damage or casualties.

2 hours ago18:26 Eleanor Burleigh

Birtish jets are conducting defensive missions in support of the UAE and have shot down two drones, one over Jordan and one heading to Bahrain.

Defence secretary John Healey confirmed the news in a statement this evening, calling the Iranian regime "a destructive force which has slaughtered protesters".

3 hours ago17:10 Eleanor Burleigh

UAE ambassador to the UN, Jamal Jama al Musharakh has called for "de-escalation" in the region amid Iranian strikes.

The Middle Eastern conflict has had global repercussions including oil price spikes since it broke out on February 28, with Iran's targeting of US bases also causing major travel disruption.

The ambassador told reporters in Genevia: "De-escalation, de-escalation, de-escalation. This is a standing position we have, and we will continue to offer that."

4 hours ago16:25 Eleanor Burleigh

More British nationals are due to leave Dubai on a government-chartered flight today, "subject to the situation on the ground".

The UK Government said over 40 commercial flights are scheduled to depart from the Middle East on Monday, with more than 37,000 British nationals already returned to the UK since March 1.

4 hours ago16:17 Eleanor Burleigh

Airlines including Air France and Lufthansa have extended flight suspensions to UAE destinations including Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the regional conflict continues to rage.

German firm Lufthansa said it was cancelling flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia until March 15.

Air France said passengers won't be able to fly to Beirut until March 13 or to Dubai or Riyadh until March 12.

5 hours ago15:40 Eleanor Burleigh

5 hours ago15:27 Eleanor Burleigh

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stressed it will "not partake in any attacks against Iran" despite being targeted "in a very unwarranted manner".

Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE ambassador to the United Nations, told reporters: "We've been very clear before and leading up to the current events we are witnessing in the region that as the UAE, we will not partake in any attacks against Iran from our territory, and that we will not be involved in such a conflict."

5 hours ago15:21 Eleanor Burleigh

6 hours ago14:53 Astha Saxena

6 hours ago14:32 Astha Saxena

Bahrain’s state‑owned energy company announced on Monday that it had declared force majeure on its oil shipments after an Iranian strike ignited a fire at the kingdom’s only refinery.

The move makes Bahrain the latest Gulf nation to invoke the clause as Iran expands its attacks on energy facilities across the region.

7 hours ago14:02 Astha Saxena

7 hours ago13:55 Astha Saxena

The UAE Defense Ministry said that two of its servicemembers died following the crash of a helicopter due to a technical malfunction.

In a statement on X, it said: "The Ministry of Defense announces the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces following the crash of a helicopter due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country today, Monday, March 9, 2026.

"The Ministry of Defense extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the two martyrs, asking Almighty God to envelop them in His vast mercy and to inspire their loved ones with patience and solace."

7 hours ago13:49 Astha Saxena

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