Middle East

Israel’s flag carrier cancels flights to 28 destinations next week amid airport restrictions

Israel’s flag carrier cancels flights to 28 destinations next week amid airport restrictions

El Al halts dozens of routes as Ben Gurion Airport operations scale back under security measures over ongoing war with Iran

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UAE warns targeting Iranian energy facilities is ‘dangerous escalation’
18.03.2026

UAE warns targeting Iranian energy facilities is ‘dangerous escalation’

Foreign Ministry says strikes on South Pars-linked infrastructure threaten global energy security and regional stability

Saudi Arabia intercepts 2 ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region
18.03.2026

Saudi Arabia intercepts 2 ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region

Defense Ministry says air defenses destroyed incoming missiles amid escalating regional tensions

3 private aircraft damaged at Ben Gurion Airport by Iranian missile fragments
18.03.2026

3 private aircraft damaged at Ben Gurion Airport by Iranian missile fragments

Private aircraft destroyed, 2 damaged, says KAN public broadcaster

3 Popular Mobilization Forces fighters killed in western Iraq attack
18.03.2026

3 Popular Mobilization Forces fighters killed in western Iraq attack

Others wounded in attack on PMF command site as separate blast reported at base in Kirkuk

Iranian president mourns top officials killed in US-Israeli attacks
18.03.2026

Iranian president mourns top officials killed in US-Israeli attacks

Pezeshkian honors intelligence chief, security council head and defense minister