In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Satheesan expressed concern over the rapidly escalating tensions and the imminent threat of war in the region.
Indigo has announced that it is "prudently and progressively" resuming operations on Middle Eastern routes as airports across the region gradually reopen.
The State Deprtmenrt stated that a crisis intake form has been opened for US citizens to seek assistance, with specific guidance noting that as of Monday, June 23, the Armenian (Agarak) and Turkish (Kapikoy and Esendere) borders are open, while Azerbaijan's borders are closed except for the
The conversation followed US President Donald Trump's communication with Qatar's Emir, in which Trump informed him that Israel had accepted the ceasefire proposal and requested Doha's assistance in convincing Tehran to agree to the deal.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) denounced the attack by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as a breach of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace. The UAE expressed full solidarity with Qatar and unwavering support for measures to protect Qatari citizens and residents.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, airspace closures have severely impacted flight operations, prompting Indian airlines Indigo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India to cancel, divert, or delay services.
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about de-escalation in West Asia following Iran's retaliatory missile attack on US bases in Qatar and Iraq, suggesting that the response might have concluded the cycle of hostility in the region and is expected to open the door to peace.
"The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that Qatar reserv
As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the suspension of Qatar airspace, Air India Express has diverted our Doha-bound flight from Kochi to Muscat and returned our flight bound from Kannur. We have no other flights bound for Qatar. Air India Express has no aircraft on