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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 foreignoffice evacuation uk middleeast gulf iran us travel airlines crisis

The Foreign Office has confirmed that more than 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East amidst escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Labour Party Foreign Secretary Yvette … Read More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 petrol fuel oil prices middleeast iran conflict economy transportation energy sport

Amid escalating tensions and conflict in the Middle East, drivers are being urged to visit petrol stations during the cooler parts of the day, particularly on Tuesday night, to get the best value for their fuel. William … Read More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 fuel petrol diesel prices iran middleeast brentcrude shipping carco savings

Drivers are being advised to fill their petrol and diesel tanks tomorrow as fuel prices tend to drop midweek. William Fletcher, MBE, CEO of Car.co.uk, highlights that Wednesday often sees the lowest pump prices, offering … Read More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 us embassy riyadh dronestrikes saudiarabia security iran middleeast shelter consulate

The US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by at least two drone strikes on the evening of March 2, resulting in minor structural damage and a fire. The Saudi Defense Ministry has confirmed the attacks, which … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 uk iran us military primeminister starmer gulf defence evacuation conflict

The United Kingdom has announced its support for the United States in military operations targeting Iranian missile capabilities, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer underscoring the imperative to protect British lives. … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 raf typhoon drone iran qatar ministryofdefence middleeast military interception defence

The UK Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed that an RAF Typhoon fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone approaching Qatar on 1 March 2026. This marks the first reported engagement by a British aircraft since recent … Read More