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Oil soars as escalating Iran conflict spurs energy supply concerns

Crude prices soared on Monday as investors continue to weigh the potential impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on the supply of energy.

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Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh kills at least nine in Israel

At least nine people were killed after an Iranian missile struck a residential neighborhood in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh.

Europe Today

Israel FM says Europe too divided, slams Spanish PM

Asked about Europe's role on Iran, the Israeli foreign minister said the EU 'does not have a unified position' and brushed off criticism from the Spanish government. Madrid rejected what it described as a unilateral and escalatory operation that risks plunging the region into war.

World News

Iranian strikes hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, killing one person

One person was killed in Abu Dhabi. The UAE claimed to have intercepted hundreds of projectiles as residents sought shelter in basements.

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World News

A new Ayatollah to be chosen within days, Iran's Foreign Minister says

Retaliatory Iranian strikes killed three US service members and injured several in Israel, as thousands in Yazd mourned, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

United Arab Emirates

German cruise passengers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid Iran attack

The Persian Gulf is currently a hot zone due to hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping, except for ships with connections to China or Russia that can pass.

Economy

First oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz according to Oman

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz. Four people were injured and all 20 crew members were evacuated, according to Oman's Maritime Security Centre.

Iran

In pictures: Strikes across Tehran, Tel Aviv and Dubai

Images from across the Middle East show escalating tensions and widespread fallout after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran

Travel News

How to register with your embassy after attack on Iran

Residents and visitors to the Middle East are being urged to register their presence to receive updates.

Iran

Iranians take to the streets to celebrate Khamenei’s death

Footage from social media showed people celebrating in the streets of the Iranian city of Kiraj late on Saturday after both the US and Israel claimed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in their major aerial attack earlier in the day.

Iran

Von der Leyen backs regime change in Iran, signaling EU policy shift

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a 'credible transition' in Iran on X, contradicting the joint statement of EU Foreign Ministers who did not share the US and Israeli aspirations for regime change.

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Mourners gather in Mashhad after death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Mourners assembled at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.

USA

Trump: We will hit them with a force that has never been seen before

Trump warned Iran against escalating attacks, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker vowed “devastating blows” in response to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and continued US-Israeli strikes.

Qatar

Qatar says situation stable, warns against rumours

Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases across the Gulf including in Qatar after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets on February 28, sharply escalating regional tensions and prompting civil defence measures.

Israel

Netanyahu on Khamenei: 'There are many signs that this dictator is gone'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "there are many signs" that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday morning, as part of a major US-Israeli attack on the country.

Israel

Explosions light up Tel Aviv sky as Israel intercepts missiles

Explosions were seen over Tel Aviv as Israel’s defense system intercepted missiles reportedly launched by Iran. Tehran said it had begun a “first wave” of drones and missiles after US-Israel strikes on Iran, with further attacks suggested.

United Arab Emirates

Euronews journalists in Dubai report multiple drone attacks on residential areas

Euronews journalists in Dubai report explosions and missile strike on a residential area, with fires engulfing buildings and evacuations underway. Correspondent Jane Witherspoon says panic spread as people fled the Palm tourist district following the latest blasts.

Bahrain

Moment Iranian strike hits US military base in Bahrain

Black smoke rose over Manama after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain in retaliation for joint US-Israel attacks. A centre at the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet was hit by a 'missile attack', the country's authorities announced in a statement.

Qatar

Qatar warns it may respond after intercepting missiles

Qatar strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory calling them a blatant violation of sovereignty. Air defences intercepted multiple waves over Doha, as authorities urged calm.

Israel

“Help has arrived,” Netanyahu says, urging Iranians to "take your destiny"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel and the US launched a joint operation against Iran to counter what he called an “existential threat.” He urged Iranians to “take your destiny into your own hands.” President Donald Trump said US forces had begun "major combat operations".

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