Skip to main content

Featured

Lebanese PM Urges Caution Amid Rising Regional Tensions

                                                       Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a firm warning against pulling the country into what he described as “adventures” that could endanger national security and unity. His remarks come at a moment of heightened regional volatility following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran.  Salam emphasized the gravity of the situation, urging all Lebanese factions to act with “wisdom and patriotism” and to prioritize the interests of the nation above external pressures or political agendas. Though he did not name Hezbollah directly, his message was widely interpreted as a caution to the Iran‑backed group, which has historically been involved in conflicts with Israel and has signaled it may not remain neutra...

article

Global Airlines Halt Middle East Flights Amid Escalating US‑Israel Strikes on Iran

 

                                         Flight maps showed the airspace over Iran virtually empty.


Global air travel across the Middle East faced major disruption on Saturday as airlines suspended or rerouted flights following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The sudden escalation left vast stretches of regional airspace—including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, and Bahrain—nearly empty as authorities closed or restricted flight paths for safety. 

Flight maps showed Iran’s skies virtually deserted after Israel confirmed strikes inside the country and the US launched additional attacks on Iranian targets. Iran responded with missile salvos, further heightening tensions and prompting carriers worldwide to halt operations across one of the busiest aviation corridors linking Europe and Asia. 

Airlines cited passenger and crew safety as their primary concern, with many announcing cancellations, suspensions, or significant route changes. The closures have rippled across global travel networks, affecting long‑haul flights that typically rely on Middle Eastern airspace for efficient routing. 

The renewed confrontation has dimmed hopes for diplomatic progress on Iran’s nuclear dispute and raised fears of prolonged instability in the region. As airspace restrictions continue, airlines are monitoring the situation closely and adjusting schedules in real time.

Comments