Amy Blaney Iran 'must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons', Taoiseach saysTaoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is "deeply concerned" by what is happening in the Middle East between Iran, Israel and the US. "The protection of civilian life in Iran, in Israel and in all neighbouring countries must now be paramount." Amy Blaney Airlines suspend Middle East flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Bahrain and Jordan was empty early on Saturday, maps by flight-tracking service Flightradar24 showed. The attack prompted retaliation from Iran, with missiles reported to have targeted Israel and countries across the Middle East. Amy Blaney Irish citizens in Riyadh advised to shelter in placeThe Irish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has advised Irish citizens to shelter in place.

Source: Irish Independent February 28, 2026 13:16 UTC