First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay
Published on: March 5, 2026, 2:34 pm
The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.
Read Full Article »Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
Published on: March 5, 2026, 10:25 am
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Read Full Article »Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks
Published on: March 5, 2026, 2:55 pm
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.
Read Full Article »How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Published on: March 4, 2026, 8:57 pm
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
Read Full Article »Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Published on: March 5, 2026, 11:35 am
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.
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