Delta halts Tel Aviv flights through Sunday due to Middle East airspace closures from U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation.

Delta Air Lines has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv until at least Sunday due to U.S. Israeli strikes on Iran prompted widespread airspace closures throughout the Middle East. The joint operation, known as "Operation Epic Fury" in the United States. Israel's "Operation Roaring Lion" prompted Iran to launch missile and drone attacks on Israel. Israel, Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and parts of Syria have all been affected. Delta cited safety concerns, providing travel waivers for trips booked through March 5 and advising passengers to check the Fly Delta app for updates. Flight diversions and cancellations continue, with no immediate return-to-service date.