U.S. and Israel launch attacks on Iran, leading to significant escalation of tensions middle East. This coordinated military action resulted in widespread groundings and airspace closures across the region. washington Iran said the joint operation was crucial to neutralizing the imminent threat, fueling concerns about the possibility of a larger conflict with the country. In response, airlines and aviation authorities took quick action to protect civilian air traffic.
Multiple explosions were reported across Tehran in what officials described as a major military operation. According to Iranian media reports, multiple missiles struck places such as University Street and Chomhuri district in the capital. Smoke rose from various areas of the city and more explosions occurred in the northern neighborhood of Sayedkandan.
Attacks were also reported in other provinces, including Ilam in western Iran, hinting at a nationwide operation.
israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel launched the attack on Iran to eliminate what he called an “existential threat.” He further mentioned that cooperative efforts between Washington and Tel Aviv will change the security dynamics in the region.
One of the locations Tehran reportedly targeted was close to offices linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Al Jazeera reported. Iranian officials said Khamenei had been moved to a safe location. After the strike, mobile phone communications were disrupted in many areas of the capital.
Iran vows retaliation; Israel activates air defense system
Shortly after the Israeli-Iranian offensive began, explosions were reported in northern Israel as air defense systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles. Alerts were sounded in many parts of the country and a state of emergency was declared.
An Iranian official told the media Tehran A “devastating” revenge is being prepared. State television announced that Iran’s attack plans would result in a “strong response” to Israel.
The Israeli military issued a pre-emptive alert, warning citizens of possible missile launches into the country. There were no immediate reports of casualties from either side as of the time of this report.
US, Israel attack Iran: A look at flight suspensions and airspace closures across the region
The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran resulted in an immediate disruption to commercial aviation across West Asia.
Israel has completely closed its airspace to civilian flights. The Israel Airports Authority advises the public not to travel to the airport until further notice.
US and Israel launch attacks on Iran: flights suspended and airspace closed in region
The intensifying confrontation between the United States and Iran resulted in an immediate disruption to commercial aviation across West Asia.
Israel has completely closed its airspace to civilian flights. The Israel Airports Authority advises the public not to travel to the airport until further notice.
According to the Guardian, a number of international airlines have announced the suspension of flights:
Wizz Air All flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman are suspended until March 7.
Lufthansa Flights to and from Dubai, Tel Aviv, Beirut and Muscat have been stopped over the weekend.
KLM Flights from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv have been cancelled.
Oman Air All flights to Iran and Israel have been suspended.
Kuwait All flights to Iran have been suspended until further notice.
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport also closed its national airspace due to concerns about escalating the situation.
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has issued a shelter-in-place advisory to its staff and advised U.S. citizens to do the same. Aviation analysts warned that today’s continued US attacks on Iran could severely disrupt regional air corridors, affecting routes between Europe and Asia.
Flight cancellations and suspensions
British Airways
Flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain canceled until March 3rd (inclusive)
Canceled flight to Amman (Saturday)
indigo
Temporary suspension of all flights to and from the Middle East until 0000 IST
Service to and from the following locations is suspended:
Dubai
jeddah
Doha
abu dhabi
daman
Bahrain
Sharjah
Kuwait
Ras Al Khaimah
air india
Suspend all flights to all destinations in the Middle East
Delhi-Tel Aviv flight diverted back to Mumbai
Aegean Airlines
Flights to and from the following are suspended:
Tel Aviv (Israel)
Beirut (Lebanon)
Erbil (Iraq)
The suspension is valid until March 2
Lufthansa
Flights to and from Dubai suspended (Saturday and Sunday)
Temporarily suspended travel to the following routes:
tel aviv
beirut
Oman
Suspended until March 7
air france
Canceled round trip flights:
tel aviv
beirut
Iberia
Flight to Tel Aviv canceled
Wizz Air
Flights to and from the following are suspended:
Israel
Dubai
abu dhabi
amman
The suspension is effective immediately (until the same date cited in the report
Aeroflot
Suspended flights to:
Iran
Israel
KLM
Amsterdam-Tel Aviv flight scheduled for Saturday canceled
Suspend the route in advance
Oman Air
All flights to Baghdad suspended
Kuwait Aviation Authority
All flights to Iran suspended until further notice
Flight diversion/diversion/disruption
Qatar Airways
Some flights took off, circled over Kuwait or Saudi Arabia, returned to Qatari airspace, and circled over Doha
As a precautionary measure, air traffic is temporarily suspended
virgin airways
Temporarily avoid Iraqi airspace
Some flights diverted
SpiceJet
Warning some flights may be affected due to Dubai (DXB) airspace closure
Emirates Airlines
Regional airspace closure disrupts several Emirates flights
flydubai
Some flights affected by temporary closure of regional airspace
London Gatwick Airport
Warning of possible flight delays or cancellations due to Middle East airspace restrictions
Qatar and Emirates flights expected to be disrupted
There was no news of cancellation at that time
airspace closed
Israel – Airspace closed to civilian aircraft
Iran – airspace virtually empty (according to flight map)
Iraq – closed airspace
Jordan – closed airspace
DUBAI (DXB) – Airspace closures reported
United Arab Emirates – “Partial and Temporary” Airspace Closure
