2 w. ago Fragile truce appears to hold between Iran and Israel after Trump vents anger

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides, saying they have fought “for so long and so hard” that they do not know what they are doing. Israel had earlier accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace after […]

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2 w. ago Global airlines halt Middle East flights amid escalating tensions

A growing number of international airlines have suspended their flights to and from several Middle Eastern countries following Israel’s recent strikes on Iran. The airspace closures and increasing safety concerns have caused major disruptions in global air travel, especially to hubs like Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and Tehran. Airlines from across Europe, Asia, and North […]

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2 w. ago Airlines reroute flights to avoid middle East after U.S. strikes on Iran

Airlines are continuing to avoid Middle East airspace following U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting major shifts in global air traffic routes and travel disruptions across the region. According to flight tracking site FlightRadar24, commercial flights are steering clear of the airspace over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel. Instead, airlines are choosing longer, more […]

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3 w. ago Iraq accuses Israel of airspace breach over Najaf, Karbala, Basra

Iraq has strongly condemned Israel for violating its airspace by flying fighter jets over key southern cities, including Najaf, Karbala, and Basra. According to Iraq’s representative at the United Nations Security Council, the incident occurred shortly before Friday’s session began. Abbas Kazim Ubaid Al-Fatlawi, Iraq’s chargé d’affaires, reported that 50 Israeli aircraft entered Iraqi airspace. […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan emerges as vital air route as airlines reroute amid middle East airspace closures

June 15, 2025 – As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt regional aviation, Pakistan’s airspace has become a crucial corridor for international flights, especially for airlines connecting Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Major carriers such as Emirates are now flying over northern and western Pakistan to reach destinations like Egypt and North America. […]

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3 w. ago Airspace tensions soar: Israel and Iran keep skies closed as Jordan reopens amid escalation

June 15, 2025 – Amid one of the fiercest confrontations in decades, both Israel and Iran have kept their airspace closed, while Jordan has reopened its skies after reassessing security risks. Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main international gateway, remains shut with all flights suspended indefinitely. The closure follows Israel’s military strikes on Iran […]

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4 w. ago India faces flight chaos as 6 countries shut airspace over Iran

India’s aviation sector has been hit hard after six countries shut their airspace due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The airspace closures followed a wave of Israeli airstrikes and Iran’s swift military response. In contrast, Pakistan saw limited disruptions, but Indian carriers suffered heavy delays and losses. During the crisis, 30 Indian flights […]

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last month Iraq and Jordan shut down airspace, UAE, India suspend flights amid Iran

DUBAI – A major regional disruption unfolded after Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Iran which led to widespread airspace closures

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