Major airlines suspend Middle East flights as tensions rise after Trump’s ‘armada’ warning

Major airlines including KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa have suspended flights to Middle Eastern destinations like Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Riyadh due to escalating US-Iran tensions. Airlines are avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq, and nearby regions, citing safety and security concerns amid fears of military confrontation. US President Trump warned of a large US naval presence heading toward the Gulf, intensifying concerns over possible conflict with Iran.