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Companies are now on the front lines of war. They need to act like it

Iranian drones hit U.S. data centers in the Gulf. For corporate security chiefs, it's a wake-up call that can't be ignored: your company is now a target.

Fortune

Egypt intensifies diplomacy as Iran war reshapes regional tensions

Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.

Euronews

Three weeks into the Iran war that's requested $200 billion, here’s what success for Trump might look like

The top priority remains reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the military offensive achieves enough success to weaken Iranian capabilities.

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Stranded in the UAE? Know what airlines owe you for delays, cancellations, meals, hotels and more

Amid the ongoing regional tensions and fluctuating situations, numerous tourists have been left stranded in the Gulf due to flight disruptions and cancellations. But while you are stuck in a foreign land, what rights do you possess to exercise?

The Times of India

‘It’s come at the wrong time’: how Iran war has floored the Gulf as a sports hub

Conflict has not only hit sporting calendar but laid bare weakness in plans for diversifying economies through sport

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s willingness to escalate this high-stakes war is its greatest weapon

Regime will do whatever it takes to cling on to power – including sacrificing economies of other Gulf states

The Guardian - UK

How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe

From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world

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UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Up until this point, the Government has allowed the US to use British bases only to hit missile sites targeting British interests in the region.

Evening Standard

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

World’s top-rated Flat horse to race in Dubai despite conflict in the Gulf

Aga Khan Studs consulted staff in Dubai about the decision to race Calandagan, the world’s top-rated Flat horse, next weekend

The Guardian - UK

‘Not our war’: Gulf states weigh up options as existential threat from Iran conflict grows

Arab states have so far only acted defensively, but there is growing fear war is entering new, more dangerous phase

The Guardian - UK

Cooper warns Tehran against targeting UK interests

Iran has said allowing the US to use UK bases is ‘participation in aggression’.

Evening Standard

'Oil not well' between Don and Bibi? Decoding Donald Trump's anger at Benjamin Netanyahu for South Pars strike

South Pars is not simply an Iranian asset. It is part of the world’s largest natural gas field, shared with Qatar, whose LNG exports underpin energy supply chains across Europe and Asia. When Israel struck that field, it was not just hitting Iran’s revenues. It was destabilising a system tied…

The Times of India

How active have Iran’s proxy groups been since the start of the war?

One of the most notable aspects of the war in Iran so far has been the extent of Tehran’s isolation in the region. This has been exemplified not only by the widening divide between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, but also by the highly variable responses to the conflict…

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The Guardian - UK

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf

Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

‘Huge build-up of risk’: London’s centuries-old shipping industry wrestles with Iran war

Insurers at Lloyd’s of London say cover is available at a price, while merchants view the danger level as too high

The Guardian - UK

The war in Iran is ripping up the Gulf’s plan for stability

As missiles fall from the sky and energy infrastructure is targeted, the limitations of relying on the US for protection are becoming all too obvious, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Behind the bombast, Trump will be worried: when he tries to stop the war on Iran, will anyone listen?

Though the president wields great power, the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling in unforeseen ways that he may not be able to control, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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International Business Times

Iran War Widens Across Gulf, Threatens Global Energy Supply As US Expands Military Campaign

Iran's latest offensive included a strike on Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery, which triggered fires and forced fresh shutdowns affecting oil output.

Radio France Internationale

Could Middle East war bring region closer to an 'Arab NATO'?

Egypt is again calling for a joint Arab military alliance – sometimes described as an “Arab NATO” – to defend the region. But Arab states are deeply divided over the idea, Middle East analyst Hasni Abidi tells RFI.

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Spokesman Killed in US-Israel Strikes Amid Gulf Tensions

Ali Mohammad Naini, the spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in strikes reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf, with the ongoing conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel…

The Independent UK

The joy of a late flight – even in uncertain times

TRAVEL INSIDER: In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder celebrates the joy of an evening departure after a final day in Jakarta, travelling home via the Gulf against a backdrop of rising tensions as airline chiefs urge calm

The Times of India

IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini killed in strikes soon after issuing defiant warning to US-Israel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Friday. His death came hours after he issued a defiant warning challenging US naval claims in the Gulf.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron urges ceasefire as Hormuz shipping risks grow

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for de-escalation of the three-week conflict in the Middle East, as France and five other countries said they were ready to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

US bombers fly from Britain to join Hormuz battle as Trump slams UK for being 'too slow'

It comes amid reports the US could deploy ground troops against Iran after weeks of strikes

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