Qatar Airways has canceled flights to Iran and Iraq due to the rising tensions following Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities.
The airline cited the evolving security situation in the region as the reason for temporarily suspending operations to both countries.
The decision comes amidst fears of further retaliatory actions and increased instability in the Middle East's airspace.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has threatened 'harsh punishment' for Israel, accusing the attack of killing high-ranking commanders.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel acted unilaterally and warned Iran not to threaten American assets in the region.
Analysts warn that Iran's emergency declaration and retaliation threats could lead to regional instability affecting neighboring oil-producing nations.