US Strikes on Iran Add to Global Travel Disruptions and Flight Cancellations
- Military actions by the United States against Iran on June 22, 2025, intensified tensions in the region and led to numerous flight cancellations throughout the Middle East and surrounding areas.
- These strikes followed earlier escalations between Israel and Iran, including missile attacks and airspace closures, prompting airlines and governments to assess safety risks.
- Major carriers like Emirates, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Air India suspended or canceled flights to Iran, Iraq, and key regional hubs until late June or mid-July.
- Ian Petchenik of Flightradar24 noted Monday marked a "dramatic increase" in cancellations worldwide, totaling at least 243 by Tuesday, with Dubai International Airport recording 26 cancellations alone.
- The situation remains volatile with ongoing hostilities risking further rapid deterioration, while British and other governments urge caution and updated travel guidance amid possible sudden disruptions.
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US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations - The Boston Globe
Airports and skies throughout the region have been on heightened alert since Israel began the deadly war on June 13 with a surprise barrage of attacks on Iran, which responded with its own missile and drone strikes.
U.S. strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations
The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran caused travel disruptions to pile up globally this week — with flight cancellations continuing Tuesday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a ceasefire was “in effect.”
US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions
NEW YORK, United States — The US entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally. Following unprecedented bombings ordered by President Donald Trump on three Iranian nuclear and military sites over the weekend, Iran on Monday launched a missile attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.
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