Global Airlines Suspend and Reroute Middle East Flights Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran

Following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, multiple Middle Eastern countries including Israel, Iran, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain closed their airspace, leading global airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air to suspend or reroute flights. Major hubs like Dubai International Airport halted operations temporarily. Aviation authorities and airlines continue monitoring the evolving security situation, with some flights expected to gradually resume from early March depending on regional developments and safety assessments.