US EditionAttack on Iran disrupts flights across the Middle East and beyond
More than 2,400 flights were canceled across the Middle East as countries closed airspace following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, disrupting major global air travel hubs.
- Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, strikes by the United States and Israel halted regional flights and caused airspace closures, affecting multiple carriers and countries.
- Following the strikes and counterstrikes, widespread airspace closures occurred, affecting flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, and other routes until Monday.
- The United Arab Emirates and Israel closed their airspace on Saturday, prompting carriers like KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Airlines to suspend or reroute flights and add fuel for diversions.
- At least eight states declared airspace closures, Syria also announced a 12-hour partial closure, and Russian carriers suspended flights, affecting Dubai International Airport, the region's busiest hub.
- A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Iran had been negotiating with the United States and warned that assets are legitimate targets, risking `parallel` conflicts, Ali Hashem reported.
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Dubai Authorities: Sounds Heard Across the City Caused by Air Defence Interceptions
Authorities in Dubai confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the city were the result of air defence interception operations. They said the relevant teams in Dubai continue to closely monitor the situation and are taking all necessary measures to ensure public safety. Authorities also urged the public to rely exclusively on official sources for accurate updates.
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