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Gulls fly near a boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026.

Iran says it has captured an American underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it has seized a U.S underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, after Donald Trump rejected a peace proposal

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri,File)

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri,File)

United States and Iran trade strikes as IRGC claims tanker 'hit sea mines'

Destroyed buildings at Sharif University of Technology which was hit by US-Israeli strikes on April 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

Destroyed buildings at Sharif University of Technology which was hit by US-Israeli strikes on April 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

Iran war to cost Scots half a billion pounds as energy prices soar

President Donald Trump walks towards reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit

President Donald Trump walks towards reporters as he arrives for the G7 summit

Donald Trump says Iran deal 'all signed' but doubts expressed over Israel stance

Demonstrators wave Iranian flags in a small group gathering at the Islamic Revolution square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14

Demonstrators wave Iranian flags in a small group gathering at the Islamic Revolution square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 14

UK 'ready to support' Iran peace deal as agreement reached to end the war

Destroyed buildings at Sharif University of Technology which was hit by US-Israeli strikes on April 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

Destroyed buildings at Sharif University of Technology which was hit by US-Israeli strikes on April 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

Peace has 'never been closer' in Iran war despite Donald Trump fury over 'leak'

Iranian worshippers walk past a mural showing the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini

Iranian worshippers walk past a mural showing the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini

This vivid book lifts the lid on one of the world's most dangerous countries

Some 2,000 vessels have been left stranded by the conflict (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Some 2,000 vessels have been left stranded by the conflict (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Iran says it has received framework deal to end war and open Strait of Hormuz

Protestors took over the entrance to the site.

Protestors took over the entrance to the site.

Pro Palestine activists blockade Edinburgh arms firm plant in early morning raid

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh Council

First Minister names Iran memorial proposal 'welcome idea' as tensions escalate

The Iranian government has cracked down on dissent (UGC via AP)

The Iranian government has cracked down on dissent (UGC via AP)

'They live in fear': Call for memorial as evidence mounts of mass killings in Iran

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri,File)

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri,File)

Strait of Hormuz reopens after Israel agrees to Lebanon ceasefire

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in

Trump's blockade in Strait of Hormuz begins as oil prices spike above $100 a barrel

UK 'will not be involved' in Donald Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

President Donald Trump holds a model of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 15, 2025.

President Donald Trump holds a model of an arch monument during a ballroom dinner in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 15, 2025.

Donald Trump says U.S Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fail

Boris Johnson with Donald Trump (Steve Parsons/PA)

Boris Johnson with Donald Trump (Steve Parsons/PA)

Boris Johnson turns on Donald Trump as he criticises President over Iran and Ukraine

Jonnie Hall, NFU Scotland director of policy, has welcomed the exemption for small suckler herds

Jonnie Hall, NFU Scotland director of policy, has welcomed the exemption for small suckler herds

Farmers warn of 'immediate and severe food crisis' due to Middle East conflict

Aircraft being fuelled by a tanker

Aircraft being fuelled by a tanker

Summer could be cancelled - alarm sounded as Europe risks running out of jet fuel

Destroyed buildings at Sharif University of Technology

Destroyed buildings at Sharif University of Technology

Trump threatens 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' as Iran war escalates

Ryanair has warned the UK is most vulnerable

Ryanair has warned the UK is most vulnerable

Some airports rationing fuel amid ongoing crisis in the Middle East

Wreckage is shown at what Iran's state TV claimed was the site of a downed American t

Wreckage is shown at what Iran's state TV claimed was the site of a downed American t

Iran rejects U.S ceasefire deal despite Donald Trump deadline looming

A U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft

A U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft

Glasgow Airport

United States Marine Corps plane takes off from Glasgow Airport after deployment

Trump/Iran war cartoon

Trump/Iran war cartoon

The Herald cartoon by Steven Camley is on Trump attacking the allies in Iran war

The Iranian state released a video in the style of The Lego Movie that savages Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

The Iranian state released a video in the style of The Lego Movie that savages Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

Inside the US-Iran propaganda war: why turning death into a meme destroys us all

Activists with the Stop the War Coalition gathered at the airport.

Activists with the Stop the War Coalition gathered at the airport.

Anti-war protestors picket at Prestwick amid row over US military planes

Protestors outside the mosque in Glasgow's south side

Protestors outside the mosque in Glasgow's south side

Nicola Sturgeon urged to condemn 'abusive' protest outside constituency mosque

Iran war cartoon

Iran war cartoon

The Herald cartoon by Steven Camley is on the ongoing war in Iran and Donald Trump

Erisksay island. located at the southern tip of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.Machair. gaelic for a fertile. often sandy. sometimes farmed or grazed coastal plain. It is typical for the outer hebrides and famous for its lush wildflowers. Europe.

Erisksay island. located at the southern tip of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.Machair. gaelic for a fertile. often sandy. sometimes farmed or grazed coastal plain. It is typical for the outer hebrides and famous for its lush wildflowers. Europe.

Outer Hebrides running out of petrol as oil prices continue to soar

Pedram Ardalany holds up Iran's traditional lion and sun flag in Glasgow

Pedram Ardalany holds up Iran's traditional lion and sun flag in Glasgow

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Refugee who Celtic legend 'treated like a son' on why Iran shouldn't be at World Cup

Sarwar and Swinney looking at a map of the Strait of Hormuz

Sarwar and Swinney looking at a map of the Strait of Hormuz

2026 Holyrood election

The Strait of Hormuz could shape Scotland’s election

First Minister John Swinney speaking as he attends the opening of the Techscaler hub at Water's Edge, Dundee.

First Minister John Swinney speaking as he attends the opening of the Techscaler hub at Water's Edge, Dundee.

US military flights on way to Iran could be banned from Scottish airport

Demonstrators protesting over the strikes on Iran take part in a march to the US Consulate on March 7, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Demonstrators protesting over the strikes on Iran take part in a march to the US Consulate on March 7, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Protests across Scotland amid conflict in the Middle East

A strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026. Iran stepped up its attacks on economic targets and US missions across the Middle East on Tuesday as the US president warned it was

A strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026. Iran stepped up its attacks on economic targets and US missions across the Middle East on Tuesday as the US president warned it was

Lack of clarity from Washington over its Iran objectives threatens to reshape NATO

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in

Braveheart features in bizarre White House war film amid ongoing strikes on Iran

Trump/Starmer cartoon

Trump/Starmer cartoon

The Herald cartoon by Steven Camley on the deteriorating US/UK relationship

The couple were in the UAE for a birthday celebration.

The couple were in the UAE for a birthday celebration.

'I was offered flight for March 15': Tourist stuck in UAE on travel nightmare

'Donald Trump is generally not a man to admire but with the US intervention in Iran he is doing the right thing'

'Donald Trump is generally not a man to admire but with the US intervention in Iran he is doing the right thing'

Why Donald Trump got it right in relation to Iran - and Keir Starmer did not

The group previously held protests in Inverness city centre.

The group previously held protests in Inverness city centre.

Highland group to march against American and Israeli strikes in Iran

Fuel prices are expected to rise because of the Iran conflict

Fuel prices are expected to rise because of the Iran conflict

Rising energy, fuel and food costs: How the Gulf conflict could affect you

Anas Sarwar during his press conference at Trades Hall, Glasgow, on Monday during which he called on the Prime Minister to resign

Anas Sarwar during his press conference at Trades Hall, Glasgow, on Monday during which he called on the Prime Minister to resign

Sarwar: Farage and Badenoch have chosen 'the politics of the enemy'

US/Iran cartoon

US/Iran cartoon

The Herald cartoon by Steven Camley is on the US action against Iran

A television carries a speech by President Donald Trump on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, day three of his attack on Iran

A television carries a speech by President Donald Trump on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, day three of his attack on Iran

These are serious times and they demand serious people. And we have Trump

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is one of the airports used for military stopovers

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is one of the airports used for military stopovers

Clarity sought on whether aircraft used in Iran operations stopped in Scotland

President Donald Trump waves as he walks to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House

President Donald Trump waves as he walks to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House

Angus Robertson

'This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with:' Trump attacks Starmer over Iran

Ballot papers are counted at the end of the 2014 independence campaign, but when should a repeat be allowed?

Ballot papers are counted at the end of the 2014 independence campaign, but when should a repeat be allowed?

Once and for all: 35% does not entitle you to Indyref2

Should Britain disassociate itself from the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump?

Should Britain disassociate itself from the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump?

How can it be defensive to bomb children? Where will this end?

Martin Lewis warns UK energy bills could spike after the Iran conflict. Learn if you’re on the Price Cap and how to fix your tariff to save money today

Martin Lewis warns UK energy bills could spike after the Iran conflict. Learn if you’re on the Price Cap and how to fix your tariff to save money today

'Urgent' energy price alert as Martin Lewis says 'Don’t dawdle. Do it today'

Emirates details as Dubai flights to restart tomorrow

Emirates details as Dubai flights to restart tomorrow

Emirates shares details as flights to UAE to restart tomorrow

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks with First Minister John Swinney.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks with First Minister John Swinney.

Swinney criticises Starmer over use of British bases for Iran strikes

'President Kennedy threatened severe sanctions if American inspectors weren’t allowed access to suspected nuclear sites'

'President Kennedy threatened severe sanctions if American inspectors weren’t allowed access to suspected nuclear sites'

George Fergusson

Parallels from Suez to today as Middle East anniversaries cast a long shadow

Anas Sarwar has said he is 'embarrassed' by his father Mohammad Sarwar's praise of Ayatollah.

Anas Sarwar has said he is 'embarrassed' by his father Mohammad Sarwar's praise of Ayatollah.

More than 'embarrassing': The political weight of Sarwar’s split with his father

Mohammad Sarwar and his son Anas Sarwar

Mohammad Sarwar and his son Anas Sarwar

Anas Sarwar 'embarrassed' by father’s Ayatollah tribute

Plumes of smoke rise over the skyline following explosions on March 1, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

Plumes of smoke rise over the skyline following explosions on March 1, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

Angus Robertson

Situation in Middle East ‘deeply concerning’, says Angus Robertson

A RAF Typhoon fighter jet

A RAF Typhoon fighter jet

RAF Typhoon shoots down Iranian drone heading towards Qatari airspace