A significant number of personnel - including players, match officials, broadcast teams, and event staff - rely on Gulf hub airports, particularly Dubai, as key transit points
Indian carriers including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have suspended or rerouted flights to the Middle East amid rising tensions and airspace closures, especially after Iran’s missile strike on a US base. Global operations also remain affected.
The US President writes on Truth Social that the US had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before
Amid escalating regional conflicts, US officials emphasize protection of American forces and a commitment to diplomatic negotiations over Iran’s nuclear ambitions
Concurrently, US State Department preparing to order departure of all nonessential personnel from US Embassy in Baghdad due to potential for regional unrest, say officials
