March 2, 2026
Thousands of flights have been cancelled or diverted following the escalation of tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States on 28 February. Airports in Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and other international hubs in the Middle East have suspended all flight operations. Airspace over Iran, Israel, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Syria remained closed on 01 March, while airspace over the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia was partially closed. Major airlines have issued advisories urging passengers to check their flight status before arriving at airports.