2026-03-02
Daily Star Front Page 2nd of March 2026
Britain is organising the evacuation of around 94,000 nationals from the Middle East amid escalating tensions. The PM has approved US use of UK bases for operations in response.
2026-03-02
i Front Page 2nd of March 2026
Officials are preparing contingency plans to evacuate UK nationals from parts of the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. The MoD is readying routes from the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. The PM has authorised the US to use British bases for defensive operations.
2026-03-02
Guardian Front Page 2nd of March 2026
Regional tensions intensified after a second day of military action struck targets in Iran, including Tehran, with civilian casualties reported. Oil prices jumped and risks to Gulf shipping grew. An emergency UN meeting convened as Washington indicated it remained open to talks.
2026-03-02
Metro Front Page 2nd of March 2026
Iran launched coordinated operations across the Gulf after the killing of a senior cleric, causing fires in the UAE and leaving US personnel dead, officials said. RAF jets intercepted uncrewed aircraft as Tehran reshuffled its leadership amid escalating regional tension.
2026-03-02
Independent Front Page 2nd of March 2026
Three US troops were killed as incidents escalated across the Middle East. With casualties across several states, flights were grounded and tourist evacuations planned. The US president signalled talks and claimed naval targets were destroyed, while the UK reviews its threat level.
2026-03-02
Financial Times Front Page 2nd of March 2026
Iran mounted retaliatory operations against Israel and US Gulf partners after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leaving three US troops dead and five injured. The US said its campaign is ahead of schedule, while disrupted shipping routes threaten higher global energy prices.