Multiple Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace due to escalating tensions, leading to widespread disruptions and stranding tens of thousands of travelers. Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights, and others were diverted or forced to return to their origin. The US Department is advising citizens in the region to monitor security alerts and guidance from local officials due to potential travel disruptions.
FILE - Workers load medical aid onto an Air India plane to be flown to India, at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, May 4, 2021. triggered widespread disruption to commercial air travel on Saturday, as multiple Middle East ern nations closed their airspace and tens of thousands of travelers were left stranded worldwide.
TEHRAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 28: A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on February 28, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. After explosions were seen in the Iranian capital, the office of the Israeli Defense Minister issued a statement saying it had launched a preemptive strike against the country. The Associated Press reported that Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain shut down their airspace, while Muscat International Airport in Oman suspended operations and the United Arab Emirates restricted flights over its territory, according to flight-tracking site FlightRadar24. Major Middle Eastern carriers with global networks canceled hundreds of flights. Other aircraft were diverted to airports across Europe or forced to return to their points of departure. “For travelers, there’s no way to sugarcoat this,” Henry Harteveldt, who is an airline industry analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group said, per The AP. “You should prepare for delays or cancellations for the next few days as these attacks evolve and hopefully end," Harteveldt added. It remains unclear how long flight operations will be affected. A previous round of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in June 2025 lasted 12 days.In an advisory, the department urged U.S. citizens -- particularly those in the Middle East -- to closely monitor security alerts issued by their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and to follow all guidance from local officials. "They may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures," the department noted in a statement. "The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution." Americans overseas are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive real-time updates and to maintain contingency plans in case of sudden changes in local security conditions.SAN ANTONIO - A 27-year-old woman has died after a car fell over the upper level of I-35 and San Pedro early Saturday morning.The crash occurred around 1:15 a.mTexas Military Department officials said they are activating service members for Operation Fury Shield, a mission aimed at protecting Texans and key infrastructSAN ANTONIO —The victim was identified as Patrick McPhaul, 42, by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.The crash happened around 10:21 a.m. off Interstate
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