Multiple Airlines, including United Airlines and Air Canada, have suspended flights to key destinations in the Middle East.(Representative Image)
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News1824-01-2026, 12:08

Airlines Suspend Middle East Flights Amid US-Iran Tensions, Safety Fears Mount

  • Major international airlines like KLM and Air France have suspended flights to the Middle East, including Dubai, due to escalating US-Iran tensions.
  • Air France halted Dubai services, while KLM avoids airspace over Iraq, Iran, Israel, and several Gulf countries.
  • Lufthansa limits flights to Israel to daytime only and continues to avoid Iranian airspace; United Airlines and Air Canada canceled Tel Aviv flights.
  • The US has deployed a naval 'armada' towards Iran, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, described by President Trump as a precautionary measure.
  • Airlines are adjusting operations due to concerns over missile and drone threats to commercial aviation, with Iran temporarily closing its airspace last week.

Why It Matters: Airlines are suspending Middle East flights due to rising US-Iran tensions and safety concerns.

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