AFC postpones West Region Asian club matches due to Middle East tensions following Iran strikes.

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed West Region matches in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite, Champions League Two, and Challenge League due to heightened regional tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which triggered retaliatory attacks and caused explosions across multiple Middle Eastern countries. Safety concerns prompted the delay of first-leg Round of 16 and quarterfinal fixtures involving teams from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, and the UAE, while East Region matches, including the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, will proceed as planned. The AFC continues to assess the situation, with no new dates set yet.