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flag U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran trigger Middle East flight chaos, soaring jet prices, and Gulf nations reconsidering $2T in U.S. investments amid escalating conflict fears.

flag Escalating U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered airspace closures across the Middle East, prompting a surge in private jet charters as Gulf residents and travelers flee. flag Companies like PetX Jets and Jet-VIP report overwhelming demand, with prices doubling—light jets to Istanbul now cost $100,000, larger aircraft $200,000—while delays in flight authorizations and limited slots persist. flag Gulf nations, facing economic strain from disrupted oil exports, reduced tourism, and rising defense costs, are reassessing U.S. investment commitments, potentially affecting over $2 trillion in assets. flag Sovereign wealth funds, managing nearly $5 trillion, may shift focus from global to domestic projects amid fears of prolonged conflict, risking reduced international investment and economic instability.

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