Airlines are being squeezed into this sliver of sky as much of the Middle East joins Russia on the airspace no-fly list

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Flights heading toward the Caucasus corridor.
Airlines that can't use Russian — and now Iranian airspace — are funneling through the Caucasus corridor. The region also saw increased traffic during previous Iranian conflicts.

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I'm an American stuck in Dubai. I just want to get home in time for my kid's 1st birthday.

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Flight screen at airport

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How the US and Israel weakened and blinded Iran to take control of its skies in the opening hours

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An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 1, 2026.
An EA-18G Growler prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on Sunday.

US Navy photo

Amazon closes warehouses and suspends deliveries across Abu Dhabi

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An Amazon warehouse employee
An Amazon warehouse employee

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Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

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A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Major shipping lines are rerouting vessels amid escalating security risks in the region.

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Exploding drone boats have entered the Iran fight. Oman says one hit a tanker in a fatal blow.

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A large blue and orange vessel on the water with black smoke billowing out of it
A series of tankers and vessels have been hit in the conflict, including the Skylight oil tanker.

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A 'powerful' Iranian weapon broke through defenses and killed 4 US troops

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Men in camouflage gear run towards two large green pieces of weaponry, on snow and in clouds
The US brought powerful air defenses like Patriots for its fight with Iran, but the defense secretary said weapons can sometimes get through.

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Photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 revolution turned the nation into an Islamic republic

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The Shah of Iran and family
The Shah of Iran with his third wife, Empress Farah Diba, and their son Crown Prince Reza.

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Epic Fury's opening days: The top US general reveals the moves and firepower behind the assault on Iran

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A missile launches from a US warship during operations against Iran.
The US military did not say where or how the casualties occurred.

US Central Command

Global airline stocks are plunging after Iran attacks triggered widespread travel chaos

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HONG KONG, CHINA - MARCH 02: Cancelled flights to Dubai and Doha shown on flight information display at Hong Kong International Airport on March 2, 2026, in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Sawayasu Tsuji/Getty Images)
Canceled flights to Dubai and Doha are shown on the flight information display at Hong Kong International Airport on March 2.

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