More than 23,000 flights have been canceled across the Middle East as the Iran-US-Israel conflict entered its eleventh day on Tuesday, March 11, 2026. The ongoing hostilities have severely disrupted global air travel, affecting routes to and from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other regions. Airlines in Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have been hit hardest, with six major carriers canceling 2,381 flights daily, leaving millions of passengers stranded.

According to data cited by Pakistan’s The Express Tribune, the six largest Middle Eastern airlines—Etihad, Air Arabia, Flydubai, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Kuwait Airways—normally transport millions of passengers worldwide. Before the conflict, these carriers operated hundreds of daily flights across Europe, America, Canada, India, Australia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. However, in the past ten days, only 50 special flights have managed to operate.

The Iran-US conflict has already caused financial losses worth millions for these airlines, with no immediate sign of recovery in regional air connectivity.

Iran has carried out attacks targeting Israel’s oil and gas infrastructure, according to a spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Armed Forces Headquarters. The strikes reportedly hit refineries and storage tanks in the northern city of Haifa, as well as a satellite communication center near Tel Aviv. The announcement was made on March 11, 2026.

Iran’s military stated that the operation was part of the 33rd phase of its campaign named “Operation True Promise-4.” The attacks were described as retaliation for earlier strikes on Iranian oil depots. The report was cited by Al Jazeera and published by the outlet Amar Desh Online.

The incident marks another escalation in the ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel, with both sides targeting critical energy and communication infrastructure in recent exchanges.

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been killed or seriously injured, sparking renewed tension across the Middle East. The report, published on Monday, offered no concrete evidence. Israeli authorities dismissed the claim as wartime propaganda or conspiracy theory. The Iranian report cited Netanyahu’s absence from recent video messages and heightened security around his Jerusalem residence as signs of concern. It also linked the postponement of visits by U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Netanyahu’s alleged condition.

The report further referenced former U.S. intelligence officer Scott Ritter, who alleged through Russian media that Iran had bombed Netanyahu’s secret location, killing his brother. Tasnim News admitted that no official confirmation or denial had been issued. Analysts described the rumor as part of psychological warfare amid ongoing Iran-Israel hostilities. Meanwhile, a statement about Netanyahu’s phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron lacked a date, adding to the uncertainty.

According to the Jerusalem Post, citing close sources, Netanyahu continues his official duties, though his movements are being kept discreet for security reasons.

Fresh waves of attacks swept across the Middle East on Monday, marking the tenth day of the Iran war. Following a joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, Tehran launched new assaults targeting Israel and several Gulf countries. Al Jazeera reported one Israeli fatality from Iranian rocket fire. Hours after Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s new Supreme Leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced new missile operations. Israel responded with airstrikes on Iranian targets, claiming to have killed senior Quds Force commanders in Beirut.

According to Reuters and CNN, explosions were heard in Tehran and Beirut, where fires broke out in a hotel. Bahrain’s main oil refinery was hit by a drone attack injuring 32 people, including a two-month-old infant. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar all reported intercepting drones or missiles near key energy facilities. Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed accusations of attacks on Turkey, Cyprus, and Azerbaijan, calling some claims staged.

Iranian officials ruled out ceasefire talks, saying mediation was meaningless under current conditions, as regional tensions continued to escalate.

Iran carried out missile and drone attacks on several Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, early Sunday local time. In Qatar, multiple explosions were heard around 3 a.m. in Doha, though the missiles were reportedly intercepted. Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Doha reported hearing more than a dozen blasts across the city.

Bahrain’s state media said a drone strike in the Sitra area injured 32 people. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that several drone attacks targeting the Shaybah oil fields were intercepted, and two drones were shot down north of Riyadh. The United Arab Emirates was also targeted by Iranian strikes, though details were not specified.

The attacks mark a significant escalation in regional tensions, with multiple Gulf states reporting direct strikes or attempted strikes within hours of each other.

Israel’s February 2026 assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, hailed domestically as a Mossad triumph, was in fact a joint US-Israeli operation, according to multiple analysts cited by Al Jazeera. The mission, which also killed senior Iranian military figures, depended heavily on CIA surveillance, US drones, and American missile and bomber support. Similar US-backed coordination was seen in earlier strikes against Hezbollah and Hamas leaders in 2024 and 2025. Experts from the International Institute for Strategic Studies said the CIA provided real-time intelligence that enabled the precision attack.

Analyst Mamoun Abu Amer described the operations as evidence of Israel’s dependence on Washington rather than proof of Mossad’s autonomy. He said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the strikes to claim political victory by drawing the US into direct confrontation with Iran. Abu Amer also noted that Mossad’s success often stems from exploiting local collaborators and sociopolitical fractures within Iran and Lebanon, rather than purely technological superiority.

The report added that the joint strikes triggered environmental and humanitarian crises in Tehran and surrounding areas. Experts warned that despite their tactical success, these assassinations have failed to secure long-term stability, leaving the region mired in renewed conflict.

Iran has carried out new attacks across several Gulf countries despite earlier statements about halting hostilities. On Sunday, reports emerged of fresh strikes in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said it intercepted 15 drones, while Kuwait’s military confirmed a drone attack on fuel tanks at its international airport that killed two firefighters.

Kuwait’s armed forces stated on social media that its air defense systems were actively countering hostile missile and drone assaults, adding that explosions heard in the area were due to interception operations. Following the incident, Kuwait’s national oil company announced a precautionary reduction in crude oil production.

The renewed attacks have heightened tensions across the Gulf region, with Iran’s actions contradicting its earlier assurances to stop offensive operations, according to the report sourced from The Guardian.

Iran has launched a series of missile attacks across Israel, according to reports published on March 8, 2026. The Israeli military confirmed that it detected missiles fired from Tehran and is actively working to intercept them through its defense systems. Israel’s Home Front Command issued mobile alerts to residents in affected areas, urging them to act responsibly and follow safety instructions to protect their lives.

In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naini stated that Iran’s armed forces are capable of sustaining intense combat for at least six months at the current pace. This claim was reported by Iran’s semi-official news agency. The situation marks a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two countries, with both sides signaling readiness for prolonged confrontation.

The ongoing missile exchanges have raised concerns about regional stability, though the immediate impact and potential diplomatic responses remain unclear.

Bahrain and Iraq have kept their airspace closed, leading to a temporary suspension of flights through Bahrain International Airport. The closure has caused major disruptions to international flight schedules, particularly on routes between Asia and Europe, as airlines are forced to take longer alternative paths.

The closures follow escalating tensions in the Middle East after recent retaliatory attacks involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which have made the region’s skies highly unsafe. Earlier, Kuwait, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates had also announced partial or full airspace closures due to the same security concerns.

Hundreds of flights to and through the Middle East have already been canceled. Aviation experts warn that if the conflict continues, global airfares and cargo transport costs could rise sharply. Authorities in the affected countries are closely monitoring the situation, and flights are unlikely to resume until full safety is ensured.

Kuwait’s Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday evening. During the call, both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination in military and defense sectors between the two countries.

According to a statement from Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense, the discussion focused on boosting regional security and defense capabilities. The ministers also exchanged views on various joint initiatives and potential areas for future collaboration aimed at strengthening bilateral defense ties.

Both parties emphasized the importance of further consolidating the existing strategic relationship between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, reflecting their shared interest in maintaining stability and security in the region.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned what he described as ongoing illegal attacks across the Middle East, warning on Friday that the situation could soon spiral out of control as the conflict spreads to multiple countries. His remarks followed a series of airstrikes launched by the United States and Israeli forces against Iran on February 28, to which Iran responded with retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf states. Washington said the operation aimed to counter Tehran’s nuclear and missile threats.

Guterres said the continuing attacks were causing immense suffering for ordinary people and posing serious risks to the global economy, particularly for vulnerable populations. He urged all sides to halt fighting immediately and begin meaningful diplomatic negotiations.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher added that the war was consuming about one billion dollars daily, while political leaders were cutting aid budgets for those most in need. He warned that the conflict was disrupting markets and supply chains, driving up food prices, and hitting the poorest communities hardest.

Israel has continued its assaults on Palestinians even as it carries out joint military aggression with the United States against Iran. According to reports, Israeli forces have launched simultaneous attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. Despite a ceasefire announced on October 10 last year through mediation by US President Donald Trump, Israeli forces have continued to strike Palestinian areas.

A statement from the Palestinian Health Ministry said that in the past 24 hours, three Palestinians were killed and one injured in Israeli attacks. Over the five months since the ceasefire, 636 people have been killed and 1,704 injured, while 753 bodies have been recovered. In total, more than 72,120 people have been killed and 171,802 injured in Israeli assaults over the past two years.

Following the outbreak of conflict with Iran, Israel has imposed a complete blockade on Gaza, closing all entry and exit routes. Israeli authorities also banned Friday prayers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, citing security reasons, and arrested 11 people across the region.

The United Nations refugee agency has reported that more than 330,000 people have been displaced across the Middle East due to ongoing warfare. According to the agency, around 100,000 people have fled from Tehran, while over 84,000 have been displaced within Lebanon. Additionally, approximately 118,000 people have relocated to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Although internal displacement within Iran is significantly higher, the number of people crossing international borders remains comparatively low.

During the same period, more than 30,000 people have entered Syria from Lebanon, according to the report cited by Al Jazeera. The situation reflects the widespread humanitarian impact of the conflict across multiple countries in the region, with Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Pakistan all affected by large-scale population movements.

The report underscores the growing regional instability and the strain on neighboring countries as they manage the influx of displaced populations.

Iran carried out a series of missile attacks targeting Israel early Thursday morning, prompting thousands of Israelis to take shelter in bomb shelters. According to Israel’s emergency services cited by AFP, there were no immediate reports of casualties. Explosions were heard in Jerusalem, and within two hours, three separate alerts were issued. In some areas, the military advised residents to leave shelters after the warnings were lifted.

The attacks come as Iran announced plans to intensify strikes against Israeli and U.S. installations across the Middle East. The escalation follows ongoing hostilities in the region, including recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed five people, among them a Hamas leader. The situation has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict.

No immediate information was available on the scale of damage or Israel’s potential response to the Iranian missile attacks.

The Arab League has condemned Iran’s attacks on neighboring Arab countries, describing them as a clear violation of international law. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said the assaults not only breach international law but also strike at the fundamental principles of good neighborly relations.

Gheit added that Iran’s aggression has created an unprecedented hostility between Tehran and Arab nations, which could have a profound impact on future relations among these states. He emphasized that while Arab countries recognize the internal crisis Iran is facing, such challenges cannot justify attacks on any sovereign state.

The statement underscores growing regional tension following the reported Iranian strikes, with the Arab League warning of long-term consequences for diplomatic and security dynamics in the Middle East.