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Israel
The United States and Israel launched a large-scale air campaign against Iran beginning February 28, targeting the country’s leadership, missile forces, and military infrastructure through sustained aerial strikes.
United Airlines (UA) CEO Scott Kirby has warned that rising oil prices tied to the escalating Middle East conflict could soon push airline ticket prices higher.
US military assets worth nearly $2 billion were damaged or destroyed during the first four days of Iranian strikes across the Middle East.
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has entered the expanding air campaign against Iran, striking hardened underground missile cave complexes.
The Israel Competition Authority has moved to impose a major financial penalty on El Al Israel Airlines (LY) following findings that the carrier charged excessive fares during the war.
Emirates is preparing for a possible return to Tel Aviv after a two-year suspension, signaling recovery in UAE and Israel travel demand.
Israel has taken a significant step toward modernizing its attack helicopter force by advancing plans to acquire 30 of the most capable attack helicopters available.
Germany’s flagship carrier Lufthansa (LH) has extended the suspension of all overnight flights to Israel as regional security concerns intensify and fears grow over a potential military escalation involving Iran.
Israel is prepared to invoke a technology-based veto to prevent the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, according to a senior Israeli official, underscoring rising geopolitical and defense tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and the broader NATO alliance.