Iran war latest: Chaos for Brits left stranded in Middle East after first government chartered flight fails to take off - live updates

British nationals have endured another chaotic night in the Middle East after the first UK government chartered flight from Oman failed to take off.

  • 05 марта 2026, 09:31

British nationals have endured another chaotic night in the Middle East after the first UK government chartered flight from Oman failed to take off.

Terrified passengers were said to be smashing on windows and having panic attacks as they sat helplessly on the plane on the tarmac in Muscat. One described the ordeal as a total s***show.

It had been scheduled to depart from the Omani capital at 11pm GST on Wednesday, but could not due to the pilots hours clocking up.

It is unclear why the chartered flight did not depart, as other commercial flights have been taking off from the region.

Meanwhile Israel and Iran have traded fresh attack as the conflict enters its sixth day

Follow the latest updates on the US-Iran war below

06:23

Canada's PM refuses to rule out military involvement

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to rule out military involvement as he spoke from Australia on Thursday.

He has said that Canada will not participate in the US military action, but when pressed on whether he would rule it out - even if the conflict were to spread - Carney said anything was possible.

'You’ve asked a fundamental hypothetical in a conflict that can spread very broadly,' he said.

'Today’s events or recent events point to that, so one can never categorically rule out participation. We will stand by our allies.'

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a visit with Governor-General Sam Mostyn at Government House on March 05, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Carney is in Australia to discuss trade and other matters. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)

06:21

Qatar evacuates residents near US embassy

Qatar’s Interior Ministry announced on social media that authorities will begin evacuating residents that live near the US Embassy 'as a temporary precautionary measure.'

'Suitable accommodation has been provided for them,' the ministry posted on X.

The announcement comes after Qatar attacked Iran with drones and two cruise missiles, all of which were intercepted, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense.

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