UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus
Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026

The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.

Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war
Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026

Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.

Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026

Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East
Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026

Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.

Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026

Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.