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Airports Closed, Flights Canceled Amid Iran-U.S.-Israel Tensions

3/3/2026

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Iran Strikes Airports

In the ongoing Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict, Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport remain closed due to Iranian retaliatory strikes, causing thousands of flight cancellations.
Airlines are repositioning stranded aircraft as European carriers suspend flights to the region.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency advised against operating in affected airspace until March 6, 2026.
Oil prices have surged, raising concerns about long-term economic impacts.

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Athletes Abandon Competitions

The ongoing U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict has disrupted international sports.
The Singapore Squash Rackets Association withdrew from the Asian Team Championships in Pakistan for safety.
Table tennis player Izaac Quek is stranded in Singapore and will miss his league match in France.
India's P. V. Sindhu and Russia's Daniil Medvedev have uncertain participation in upcoming events.
Fencing Singapore has suspended its involvement in Middle East competitions to protect athletes.

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Iran Strikes Airports

In the ongoing Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict, Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport remain closed due to Iranian retaliatory strikes, causing thousands of flight cancellations.
Airlines are repositioning stranded aircraft as European carriers suspend flights to the region.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency advised against operating in affected airspace until March 6, 2026.
Oil prices have surged, raising concerns about long-term economic impacts.

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