Iran shut airspace over the west of the country and its capital after Israel launched a missile strike, forcing commercial flights to reroute for the second time in less than a week as regional tensions escalate.

Air traffic between Iran and Iraq has been effectively halted, according to notices posted on a Federal Aviation Administration website, while airspace over Tehran was also closed. A raft of airports have suspended flights, including in Isfahan — where explosions were reported to have been heard Friday — and the city of Shiraz, the Mehr news agency reported. ⠀

FlyDubai said in a statement it had canceled all flights to Iran on Friday and flight FZ1929, which was heading to Tehran, had returned to Dubai due to airspace closures. Emirates did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Bloomberg News.

Soaring tensions in the Middle East risk further upending flights in one of the most highly trafficked regions of the world. Over the weekend, Iran’s direct attack on Israel saw several countries temporarily close their airspace, forcing major carriers including Qantas Airways Ltd. and Singapore Airlines Ltd. to draw up alternative plans.

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[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 28 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I'm stocking up on potato chips and soda .... I really don't care what anyone does any more, I'm just gonna watch the end of the world from my front deck until someone murders me in the food riots.

[–] DmMacniel@feddit.de 13 points 8 months ago

Those crisps you have there... I want them!

[–] copd@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

As long as your desk is far away enough from any conflict to where it doesn't worry you. Unfortunately I'm much closer and may not get to watch for as long as you

[–] NoIWontPickAName@kbin.earth 3 points 8 months ago

At least you have better seats

[–] Alsephina@lemmy.ml 27 points 8 months ago (2 children)

This really is gonna escalate into an all-out proxy war between Iran and the US isn't it?

[–] RegalPotoo@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The APs reporting seems to indicate "probably not" - both Israel and Iran are refusing to comment or acknowledge the strike, which gives both sides a way to step back without having to lose face. If Iran or Israel were intending to escalate, they'd be shouting from the rooftops about "see! Look what happened!".

Still pretty scary though, wouldn't take much for a miscommunication or misunderstanding for this to rapidly escalate even if no one wants it to.

[–] nonailsleft@lemm.ee -4 points 8 months ago

I think it was a smart move on Israel's part though. No damage but a very clear message and too embarassing for Iran to talk about.

It's akin to Khamenei waking up with a dick drawn on his face

[–] NoIWontPickAName@kbin.earth 6 points 8 months ago

Only if the stupid fuck in chief keeps backing Israel instead of letting them feel the consequences of their own actions

[–] mihies@kbin.social 10 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

Where did those missiles/drones fly? Over same countries as Iranian ones? If so how many were shot down by middle countries? I bet none, because these were "good" ones m

[–] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

I'm reading it was probably a (very) small number of drones launched from within Iran

[–] Chainweasel@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Most of the countries in the area do not hold Israel in high regard, I'm pretty sure the only ones who think israel is one of the "good ones" are the Western countries who have assets in the area.

[–] mihies@kbin.social 3 points 8 months ago

Perhaps, but when threats, interests and money are talking it might be different. Looking forward to info about it.

[–] ji59@kbin.social 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Fuck Putin and fuck Netanyahu

[–] Damage@feddit.it 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Aren't you forgetting someone?

[–] ji59@kbin.social 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

There are always a lot of people to fuck. But these two are dragging their population to unnecessary war.

[–] kurcatovium@lemm.ee 4 points 8 months ago

Fuck each and every warmonger there is on Earth. No exceptions.

Problem of fucks solved.

[–] Petter1@lemm.ee -3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Xi? Only if he chooses to attack Taiwan, it seems.

[–] Sodium_nitride@lemmygrad.ml -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

No Biden. Dude refuses to tighten the leash on Israel.

[–] kurcatovium@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

It could be included with "fuck Netanyahu" couldn't it? Because that's what would fuck him the most.