Kerala Mobilizes Support as Iran-US Conflict Triggers Airspace Closures in West Asia

Following coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, the region witnessed retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting US bases and allied sites across West Asia, including Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Israel. This escalation prompted airspace closures, flight suspensions, and heightened security measures. Kerala, home to over 30 lakh expatriates in the Gulf, activated help desks to assist its diaspora amid reports of panic and disruptions. While authorities report the situation as under control, concerns remain over potential further escalation.