BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. Turkish Airlines
(THY) has suspended several international flights following
escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, as the conflict
threatens to spread across the Gulf region, the Turkish media says,
Trend
reports.
Yahya Üstün, THY’s head of communications, announced that
flights to ten countries have been temporarily halted.
According to the airline, flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran,
and Jordan will not operate until March 2, 2026, while services to
Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman
will be canceled on February 28, 2026.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. Israel launched its
airstrikes shortly afterward, with Katz emphasizing that the
operations were preemptive.
