Iran has strangled one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz, by threatening merchant ships and attacking tankers. Iran also has more than 5,000 naval mines in its arsenal, according to estimates by the Defense Intelligence Agency, and is beginning to deploy them, according to U.S. officials said.

Following military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, global airlines have suspended or diverted flights throughout the Middle East

Flights to the Middle East ended up in unexpected places after strikes on Iran, like US flights that diverted to Europe or returned to their origins.

A New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and verified videos shows damage to more than a dozen American military sites and installations from Iran’s retaliatory strikes.

US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks across the Gulf, with explosions reported in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Riyadh, and parts of Syria. Israel said over 500 Iranian targets were hit in its largest-ever aerial operation,

The US State Department is urging Americans in 14 Middle Eastern nations to "depart now" as strikes from Iran conflict spill over in the Gulf region.

In the wake of major military escalations in the Middle East, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO) has significantly expanded its "No-Go" list as of Friday (March 6). In total, 78 countries now face warnings, with widespread flight suspensions affecting several major international hubs.

Jordan's Ambassador to India, Yousef Abdelghani, asserted that the sovereignty of all countries must be respected and conflicts resolved through peaceful negotiations.