Airline Disruptions Reach Dubai, Qatar as US Mulls Iran Strike

Trump to Decide on Iran Strike Within Two Weeks

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By Leen Al-Rashdan, Kate Duffy, and Mary Schlangenstein

June 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM UTC

Updated on

June 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM UTC

American and European airlines have begun pausing flights to destinations in the Persian Gulf as Israel’s conflict with Iran enters its second week and the US mulls joining the attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

American Airlines Group Inc. suspended daily flights to Qatar’s capital, Doha, as did Finnair Oyj, while United Airlines Holdings Inc. has paused service to Dubai because of military actions and heightened tensions in the area.