Overview
- The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to topple the Islamic leadership.
- Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim said his Emirates flight EK0806 from Jeddah to Dubai turned back mid-air, leaving him and thousands of others stuck at Jeddah airport.
- Air India announced the cancellation of all services to and from Gulf destinations including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh and Tel Aviv in a statement posted on X.
- Regional airspace restrictions have slowed or halted routes through key Gulf hubs, and carriers advised passengers to verify flight status as some offered rebooking waivers.
- The ICC said it has mobilised travel, logistics and security teams to secure alternate routes for T20 World Cup players, officials and staff.