JERUSALEM (AP) — An escalating Middle East conflict has spread throughout the region, leaving nearly every nation dealing with missile damage or falling debris, numerous casualties, and the shutdown of crucial diplomatic posts, economic centers, and transportation routes.
International governments are rushing to evacuate their citizens on any available commercial aircraft as Gulf region airspace largely shuts down, cruise vessels cannot navigate the Strait of Hormuz, and major airlines halt service. The U.S. State Department reports evacuating non-essential staff and family members from six nations, adding the United Arab Emirates to that list Tuesday. Officials have also advised citizens in 14 countries to depart immediately. Nations ranging from Russia to Germany and France have organized emergency evacuation flights.
The following details show how each country has been affected by the ongoing conflict.
Flight information comes from Flightradar 24 real-time tracking services as of Tuesday, along with national aviation authorities.
IRAN
Casualties and destruction: Iran reports the region’s highest death count from the conflict. The Iranian Red Crescent Society states that U.S.-Israeli operations have resulted in at least 787 fatalities. This figure includes over 160 people the state-run IRNA news agency reports died when a strike hit an elementary school in Minab. Israel denies involvement in that incident. When reporters questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about it, he stated he lacked specific information but emphasized the U.S. would not intentionally strike a school.
U.S.-Israeli attacks have focused on nuclear facilities, missile sites, Tehran government buildings, and leadership locations, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior military commanders. Monday satellite photographs of Iran’s Natanz nuclear site reveal multiple damaged structures compared to the previous day’s images, along with widespread destruction throughout the complex.
Aviation status: All airspace shut down.
ISRAEL
Casualties and destruction: Multiple sites have suffered Iranian missile impacts, resulting in 11 deaths. The full scope of damage to Israeli military installations and other critical facilities remains classified, as the military withholds such information.
Aviation status: Commercial aviation suspended.
LEBANON
Casualties and destruction: The Iranian-backed militant organization Hezbollah launched missiles at Israel Monday, triggering Israeli counterstrikes. Lebanese officials report at least 52 deaths and 154 injuries.
Israel conducted additional airstrikes on Beirut early Tuesday, claiming to target “Hezbollah command centers and weapons storage facilities,” while deploying ground forces to southern Lebanese border regions. Hezbollah reported launching drones against an Israeli air base, though the Israeli military confirmed downing two drones.
Israel and Hezbollah engaged in warfare for over a year before a November 2024 ceasefire that significantly weakened the militant organization.
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon announced Tuesday it would close to the public indefinitely.
Aviation status: Lebanese airspace remains partially operational with some flights continuing, though numerous airlines have suspended service.
SAUDI ARABIA
Casualties and destruction: Iran attacked the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital early Tuesday. Two drones striking the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh created a “limited fire” and minor damage, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry reported, with the embassy warning Americans to stay away from the facility.
Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery also faced drone attacks, but defensive systems successfully intercepted the aircraft, a military spokesperson told the state-run Saudi Press Agency. The facility processes over half a million barrels of crude oil daily.
Aviation status: Partial closure in areas near Iraq and the Persian Gulf.
KUWAIT
Casualties and destruction: The U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait was hit Monday. Tuesday, officials announced the embassy would close to the public indefinitely.
A strike in Kuwait killed six U.S. soldiers from a logistics unit, according to a U.S. official speaking anonymously without authorization to comment publicly.
The Kuwaiti Health Ministry reported Sunday that an Iranian strike killed one person and injured 32 others, all migrant workers from unspecified nations.
Aviation status: Complete closure.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Casualties and destruction: Three deaths occurred in the UAE — foreign workers from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Dubai, internationally recognized as the Middle East’s safest location and a global investment center, has experienced damage to its international airport and, according to CENTCOM, coastal hotels. Iran also struck two Amazon data centers in the UAE, the company confirmed Tuesday.
Aviation status: Commercial flights suspended, though evacuation flights started Monday.
EGYPT
Casualties and destruction: The conflict’s economic impact has affected Egypt’s already struggling economy, as international shipping companies redirect vessel routes away from the Suez Canal. The canal, linking the Mediterranean and Red Seas, provides crucial foreign currency for the financially strained nation.
Aviation status: Commercial departures continue despite some cancellations, with most countries recommending travelers use Taba and Sharm al-Sheikh rather than Cairo.
JORDAN
Casualties and destruction: Jordanian authorities announced Sunday that five people sustained injuries from falling debris after Iranian projectiles were intercepted over the kingdom.
Aviation status: The Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority declared airspace closure from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily indefinitely.
QATAR
Casualties and destruction: Iran has targeted energy infrastructure in Qatar.
Aviation status: Complete closure.
IRAQ
Casualties and destruction: U.S. or Israeli strikes on Iranian proxy locations have killed militia fighters. Numerous drone and missile assaults have targeted U.S. bases and the consulate in Irbil, while demonstrators tried to breach the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil announced Tuesday it would halt production at a major oil field due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, causing global crude oil prices to spike. The ministry cited insufficient tankers entering the Gulf, forcing them to “stop production and pumping” from the southern Rumaila fields near Basra.
Aviation status: Complete closure.
BAHRAIN
Casualties and destruction: Bahrain’s Interior Ministry reported a strike killed one Asian worker and critically injured two others early Monday morning. A drone also impacted near an Amazon data center, the company stated Tuesday.
Aviation status: Complete closure.
SYRIA
Casualties and destruction: Multiple individuals, including children, suffered minor injuries in Damascus countryside from Iranian missile debris, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. Some southern Syrian provinces also experienced missile debris from Iranian projectiles fired toward Israel, with no additional casualties or property damage reported, SANA stated.
Aviation status: Complete closure.
OMAN
Casualties and destruction: Oman has faced multiple drone attacks since the Iran conflict began. The strikes targeted the nation’s largest port of Salalah and Duqm port. At least one vessel was also struck off the country’s coastline.
Aviation status: Operational, though many commercial flights are canceled.
