Airlines halt flights to Middle East after Iran strikes | BBC News

Airlines serving the Middle East have cancelled or diverted flights after the US and Israel launched deadly strikes on Iran.

Sites in Iran including in the capital, Tehran, have been targeted in the attacks on Saturday. Iran has been accused of launching retaliatory strikes on Israel and several other nations hosting US facilities in the region.

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among carriers to greatly reduce their schedules to destinations in the Middle East, citing safety concerns.

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