Overview

• On June 22, President Donald Trump directed strikes on Iran’s Natanz, Isfahan and Fordo nuclear sites, prompting Tehran to launch a missile barrage at the Al Udeid US air base in Qatar
• Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain closed their skies after Iran’s missile strike on the US base, severing critical Gulf air routes
• Major carriers suspended or rerouted flights to and from Gulf hubs, with Air India ceasing all services to the Middle East as well as to Europe and the US East Coast
• FlightAware data showed more than 705 cancellations worldwide by Monday afternoon, with Dubai International Airport recording the highest number of disruptions
• The Strait of Hormuz remains under threat, raising concerns about rising oil prices and longer detours that increase fuel and crew costs for airlines