Israel Airstrike on Iran Causes Chaos at Middle East Airports | WPN World People News

In the early hours of the 13th, Israel launched a military operation named "Operation Rising Lion," targeting Iran’s nuclear and military facilities. As a result, airports across the Middle East experienced significant disruption.

The Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, issued a warning on social media stating that scheduled flights were affected due to the ongoing conflict. Travelers were advised to check with their airlines before departure to confirm flight status.

Emirates Airlines announced on its official website the cancellation of multiple flights, including several scheduled departures that day, as well as all flights to and from Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and Jordan, citing the conflict as the reason.

Dubai International Airport also issued a statement, noting that the closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Syria had led to delays and cancellations of some flights at both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.