After Israel launched military strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructures, numerous international flights were canceled or diverted, notably impacting airlines like United, Delta, Emirates, and Air India. Flights over Iranian airspace were redirected for safety, prompting airlines to completely alter their flight paths over the region. Additionally, Iranian defenses retaliated by escalating tensions and sending drones towards Israel, indicating the potential for further conflict. The disruptions left thousands of passengers in limbo as air travel became increasingly complicated due to the geopolitical instability.
Iran sent 100 drones to Israel following the attacks, and a spokesperson for its armed forces warned Israel would pay a 'heavy price' for the strikes.
The strikes forced thousands of passengers to change their plans after airspace over Iran, Israel, and Iraq was closed, and airlines avoided flying anywhere near the area.
Air India announced in a post on X that 16 flights were diverted or returned to their origin airports at the time of the strikes, citing 'the emerging situation in Iran'.
According to Flightradar24, flights within Iranian airspace either avoided the capital city of Tehran, where Iran's nuclear facilities are located, and continued their transit or diverted out of the country.
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