Airlines Grounded Amid Middle Eastern Conflict Escalation
Tensions between Israel and Iran have led international airlines to suspend flights to Middle Eastern destinations over safety concerns. Flight cancellations affect cities like Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Doha, implicating airlines including airBaltic, Aeroflot, and Delta Air Lines among others, in response to closed airspace and security issues.

Recent military confrontations between Israel and Iran have resulted in significant disruptions for international air travel across the Middle East. Many airlines have halted services to key regional destinations due to airspace closures and safety considerations, substantially affecting routes to cities such as Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Doha.
Airlines such as Latvia's airBaltic, Russia's Aeroflot, and U.S.-based Delta Air Lines have announced flight cancellations, citing ongoing security concerns as tensions continue to escalate following recent military actions targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
The situation has caused a domino effect across the aviation industry, impacting travel itineraries and forcing carriers to reassess their operations in the region, including their use of specific airspaces. This development underscores the far-reaching implications of geopolitical conflicts on global travel and commercial connectivity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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