The U.S. Department of State has told Americans across the Middle East to prepare to depart, citing flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and travel disruption at hubs including Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Tel Aviv (TLV).
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The United States has issued a fresh Worldwide Caution advisory as its war with Iran escalates, warning of airspace closures and flight cancellations worldwide.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz and strikes a US air base in Jordan as US forces hit 140 targets. Gulf hubs on alert.
US F-22 Raptors leave the Middle East and land at RAF Fairford as Washington winds down its air war against Iran.
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Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft, including an RC-130, at Nur Khan Airbase during US conflict, report says.
Iran confirms over 20 aircraft damaged in strikes, reducing its active fleet while maintaining 95% airport capacity nationwide.
Iran claims it shot down a second U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jet over central Iran amid Operation Epic Fury, with pilot survival unlikely.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is rapidly reshaping global aviation networks, forcing airlines to redraw long-established flight paths and rethink hub strategies.
Iran destroys a U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS at Prince Sultan Air Base, raising urgent concerns over U.S. air defense gaps in the Middle East.