Amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, several countries and carriers suspended flights to Iran and Israel. The Russian Ministry of Transport has said that Russian air carriers have suspended flights to Iran and Israel, as reported by Reuters.
Meanwhile, major Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India suspended flights to West Asia amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Air India Express has also suspended all westbound international flights due to the developing situation in parts of the Gulf region, a company spokesperson said. The airline stated that the safety and security of its guests and crew remain its highest priority and that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation. Israel-US attack Iran LIVE: Gulf explosions, Khamenei targeted; Trump likely to address nation
List of airlines that have cancelled flights
- Air France
- Air India
- British Airways
- Iberia Express
- Indigo
- Japan Airlines
- LOT Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Norwegian Air
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- Qatar Airways
- Air Algerie
- Scandavian Airlines
- Wizz Air.
Hours after the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran in which they called a 'preemptive' strike, Tehran on Saturday strongly retaliated attacked Washington's military bases in the Middle East. This includes the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain's Juffair area.
As per preliminary information, the base was hit by several Iranian missiles. Videos have also viral on social media, showing the US base getting hit by several of Iranian bases. However, the US has not provided any information regarding the attack.
Explosions were also heard in Qatar's capital Doha, with reports suggesting that Iranian missiles have struck the Al-Udeid Air Base. Following this, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended air navigation in the country's airspace. The authority said it is monitoring the situation and will provide updates regarding the suspension soon.
Explosions were also reported in Abu Dhabi and Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Iranian forces have also attacked the Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, while reports suggesting that explosions were also heard in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh. However, no official confirmation has been made on this so far.
Iran's strikes come after the US and Israel jointly launched an attack against the Islamic Republic. According to Trump, the objective of the US is to defend Americans by "eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime". In his address, the 79-year-old Republican president said the Iranian regime has chanted "Death to America" for the past 47 years.
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