World · 26 March 2026
Iran war cancels 52,000 Middle East flights
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The US-Israel war against Iran has severely disrupted global air travel. Airspace closures across the Middle East since late February have led to over 52,000 flight cancellations, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers. Jet fuel prices have surged over 60%, pushing airlines to raise fares and extend suspensions, raising serious questions about the future of Gulf aviation hubs.
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