In response, Iran launched more than 100 drones toward Israel, which have reportedly been intercepted.
Aviation disruptions were reported in several countries as tensions escalated in the region.
“So many flights have been cancelled mainly coming from Gulf states to Beirut Rafik Hariri Airport,” an Airport aviation source told dpa.
Emirates Airlines announced that it has cancelled flights from four countries.
Emirates, headquartered in Dubai International Airport, announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran due to the current situation.
The airline stated that it will not accept passengers transiting through Dubai whose final destination was Iraq, Iran, Jordan or Lebanon until further notice.
It added: “We apologize for any inconvenience and continue to closely monitor developments. The safety of our passengers, employees, and operations remains our top priority.”
“Flight disruptions are expected through today (Friday) at Zayed International Airport. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest status of their flights before travelling to the airport,” the Abu Dhabi airport said in a statement on X.
Syrian Airlines also announced a temporary suspension of all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia Friday, due to the temporary closure of Jordanian and Iraqi airspace as a result of current tensions in the region.
The airline clarified in a post on its official Facebook page that it is continuously following developments in the situation and will announce any developments related to the resumption of services.
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