THESE countries have shut airspace amid Iran's missile strikes on US bases; several flights cancelled, diverted

Israel-Iran war: Shortly after Iran launched missile attacks under Operation ‘Annunciation of Victory’ on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday, multiple nations including Kuwait, UAE have closed their air spaces.

Adding to the series of airspace closures and flight disruptions — Abu Dhabi-based Etihad airways said it is re-routing several flights on June 23 and June 24 — while Air India Express diverted two Doha bound flights in response to airspace restrictions in parts of the middle east.

Earlier, Qatar had already announced the closure of its airspace, citing the safety of its citizens and visitors. Later, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE added to the list, closing their airspaces temporarily as a precautionary measure.

"In the interest of the country's security and safety, and in light of the precautionary measures taken in a number of neighbouring countries, which include the closure of their airports and airspace, the State of Kuwait announces the temporary closure of its airspace as a precautionary measure, effective today until further notice" the Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement.