The ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel have disrupted international flight operations across several countries, including Pakistan, Iraq, and Qatar, causing widespread delays and cancellations.
In Pakistan, at least 16 flights have been canceled and many others delayed. Karachi has seen the cancellation of eight flights to Jeddah, Mashhad, Baghdad, and Tehran due to regional airspace restrictions.
Two flights from Islamabad to Najaf, operated by a foreign airline, were also canceled.
Additionally, flights from Jeddah, Dubai, Bahrain, and Ras Al Khaimah to Islamabad are also experiencing delays.
Amid the regional conflict, Saudi Airlines has canceled all flights to Iran and Iraq scheduled for today and June 17.
Similarly, flights to and from Russia, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan have also been grounded.
Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended its operations to Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
Meanwhile, UAE-based airlines have halted all flights to Israel, Iran, and Iraq until June 20.
German airline Lufthansa has also suspended its services to Israel, Iraq, Iran, Oman, and Lebanon. Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines has canceled all flights to Iran until June 19.
Air travel in the region remains uncertain as airlines continue to monitor the volatile security situation.
