Delta Suspends US-Israel Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

0:00This is Corey with Teva Bay News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Delta Airlines has suspended flights between the United States and Israel following joint military strikes by the U.S. and Israel against targets in Iran. The airline is canceling all trips to Tel Aviv through Sunday, with service only from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. This move comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The strikes kicked off early Saturday morning, hitting sites across Iran, including areas near Tehran. Iran fired back with missiles and drones aimed at Israel. U.S. officials dubbed their action Operation Epic Fury, while Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called theirs Operation Roaring Lion. Delta stressed that customer and employee safety is their top concern. They're keeping a close eye on security updates and intelligence to decide on next steps. The pause could extend if the situation worsens. Airspace shutdowns are spreading across the region.

1:00Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar have closed theirs, along with southern Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman's Muscat, international airport. Flights already in the air headed to places like Tel Aviv and Dubai, got rerouted, or turned back. Travelers should check with airlines for the latest on disruptions. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com