Tel Aviv Major Global Airlines has continued to rerout flights to avoid Middle Eastern airspace following recent US military attacks at Iran's nuclear facilities.
According to Flightradar24, aircraft from airlines such as United Airlines (UA) and American Airlines (AA) are circumventing high-risk zones, including Iran (IKA), Iraq, Syria and Israel (TLV).
The US attacks have strengthened regional tensions and have raised attention from commercial aviation.
Instead of passing through conflicted zones, flights head north through the Caspian Sea or Southern Egypt (CAI) and Saudi Arabia (RUH).
Airlines rerout flights amid tension
Since June 13, when Israel began a retaliatory strike against Iran, airlines have avoided flying across Iran, Iraq and Syrian territory.
Evasion escalated after the US attacked Iran's nuclear facility. While Iran poses no direct threat to civil aviation, organizations like Safe Airspace have warned of an increased risk for US and allied aircraft operating in the region.
Flightradar24 has confirmed that operators are currently treating airspace restriction in several Middle Eastern countries, including those who are not directly involved in the latest conflict. The route is actively redirected and has impacted long distance services connecting Europe, Asia and Africa.
In response to the growing instability, American Airlines (AA) has suspended service to Qatar (DOH) and United Airlines (UA) has suspended flights to Dubai (DXB).
Meanwhile, Israel's largest airlines, El Al Israel Airlines (LY), Alkia and Islea (6H), excavated both commercial and rescue flights until at least June 27th. Israeli aviation authorities have also confirmed that land between Egypt and Jordan remains, but Israeli aviation authorities have also confirmed that domestic space is closure.
Tens of thousands of travelers with tickets to Israel are now left behind. Israel's Ministry of Tourism is working to encourage departures as many passengers pass through Amman (AMM) or board Cyprus.
Ongoing global evacuation efforts
In addition to the chaos of local travel, several countries are making evacuation efforts for their citizens. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported two successful overland evacuations of its citizens from Iran (IKA) to Azerbaijan.
New Zealand has announced plans to send Hercules' military aircraft to the Middle East for a potential evacuation mission.
Safe Airspace warned that potential threats could now extend to Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
No direct attacks on civil aircraft have occurred, but the threat situation remains unstable. Airlines and governments alike are closely monitoring the evolving situation.
US Air Force attacks Iran
According to President Donald Trump, the United States has carried out target airstrikes at three major Iranian nuclear facilities. The GBU-57 bunkerbuster bomb reportedly was involved, indicating a sharp escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel.
Iranian officials have confirmed strikes over three core sites in the country's nuclear program, Ford, Natanz and Isfahan, but denied serious damages. The US coordinated operations with Israel (TLV), strengthened regional conflicts and sparked global concerns over potential retaliation.
The US has launched coordinated bombing attacks on three important Iranian nuclear sites: Ford, Natanz and Isfahan. The strike targeted deeply buried facilities, especially Fordo, a uranium enrichment plant embedded in the mountainous region south of Tehran (IKA).
According to defense analysts, the only bomb that can reach such depth is the GBU-57 giant weapon intruder (MOP), a 13,000 kg weapon that can penetrate up to 60 feet of concrete.
Although an accurate damage assessment has not been published yet, US intelligence sources suggest that the MOP was deployed into the attack. Iran's atomic energy organization has accused the bombing of the bombing of a “bali-bar violation” of international law, but no immediate casualties or radiation leaks have been reported.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the surge in radiation and called for an emergency board of directors.
Iran claims it has preemptively evacuated its targeted facilities, suggesting minimal operational damage. However, in a television speech, Trump argued that “the nuclear enrichment facility has been completely and completely wiped out.”
Political Fallout and Global Reactions
President Trump is adjacent to key cabinet members, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, and warned of a “far bigger” future strike unless Iran agrees to a diplomatic resolution. Republican leaders largely supported the decision.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz praised the strike, but Democrats, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, criticized it as unconstitutional and bypassing Congress' approval.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut warned of “eternal consequences” and suggested a strategic response. The country retains ballistic missile capabilities and could target US military facilities throughout the Middle East, including 5th Fleet Base in Bahrain (BAH).
Retaliation scenarios and regional escalations
Security experts outline three main routes Iran takes. Immediate retaliation, asymmetric delays in response, or diplomatic control.
Retaliatory options include targeting ballistic missile strikes at US bases, drones for naval assets, or targeting energy transport routes such as Strait of Hormuz.
In the hours after the US strike, Iran launched missile salvos towards Israel (TLV) and reported an explosion near Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem. These developments suggest that there is a high possibility of sustained regional escalation.
Background: One Week of Air Blast
The latest US strike has targeted dozens of Iranian troops and nuclear facilities following the surprise attack on Israel on June 13th. Israel said it is close to its ability to develop Iran's nuclear weapons as a rationale.
Iran retaliated with waves of rockets and drones, causing a cycle of attacks that continued to escalate.
Trump had previously given Iran a two-week deadline to return to nuclear talks, but the action took place within a few days. This up-and-coming attack is in contrast to Trump's previous campaign promises to avoid “infinite wars,” which highlights the changing dynamics of US foreign policy.
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