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As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, Emirates announced on Tuesday that its flights to and from Iran are cancelled on October 8. The airline is closely monitoring the regional situation and remains in contact with relevant authorities about ongoing developments. Flights to Iran will remain suspended until October 15, and passengers with Tehran as their final destination will not be allowed to travel.

In a statement on its website, Emirates also mentioned that flights to and from Beirut are cancelled until October 15, 2024. Passengers transiting through Dubai with Beirut as their final destination will not be accepted for travel from their point of origin until further notice

However, after an operational review, Emirates confirmed that services to Basra and Baghdad in Iraq have resumed, and passengers with final destinations in Iraq will now be allowed to travel through Dubai.

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Affected customers are advised to contact their booking agents for alternative travel arrangements or reach out to Emirates if they booked directly with the airline. 

Cancellations Extended Amid Rising Tensions Between Israel And Iran

The cancellations follow concerns of Israeli retaliation after Iran’s missile attack on Israel last Tuesday. Iran has warned of a stronger response if its infrastructure is targeted. Previously, flights to and from Iran were cancelled until October 7.

Iran also pointed to the Israeli airstrike on southern Beirut, which resulted in the deaths of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Brigadier-General Abbas Nilforoushan, the Quds Force operations commander of the IRGC, as a further justification for the attack.

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The Israeli military admitted that several of its air force bases were damaged by the missile strike but confirmed that no aircraft were affected.

This marks Iran's second significant missile strike on Israel this year, following a similar assault in April involving 300 missiles and drones.