PARIS, France, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - At least two European airlines suspended flights to cities in the Middle East on Friday, with Air France saying it will temporarily stop service to Dubai due to the geopolitical situation. Dutch airline KLM also halted flights until further notice to cities in the Middle East and would not fly through the airspace of several countries in the region, including Iraq and Iran, according to the Netherlands' state broadcaster. "Due to the current situation in the Middle East, the company has decided to temporarily suspend its service to Dubai," France's national carrier said in a statement to AFP. "Air France is monitoring the situation in real time and will provide further updates on its flight schedule," the French airline said. Trump has repeatedly threatened US strikes on Iran over the crackdown on the protest movement that recently erupted across the Islamic republic.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 24, 2026 15:17 UTC