American Airlines has suspended daily flights from the US to Doha, Qatar, and United Airlines has paused service to Dubai due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The US embassy in Qatar issued a security alert advising US citizens to exercise increased caution and vigilance, citing military actions and heightened tensions as the reason for the increased alert level. Both airlines acted in response to this warning, prioritizing passenger safety.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.