Air travel and global shipping are facing growing disruption as fresh strikes between the United States and Iran rattle a fragile ceasefire and threaten key routes through the Middle East.
Flights bound for Dubai have already been diverted following new drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, while renewed clashes in the Strait of Hormuz are slowing the movement of commercial vessels through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Attacks from US and Iran force flights to divert Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow The United States Navy is now escorting stranded ships through the strait as part of “Project Freedom”, but experts warn that could further inflame tensions and disrupt air travel in the days ahead.
Dr Rodger Shanahan, Middle East analyst and former army officer, said the situation remains highly unstable following today’s exchange of strikes.
“At the moment, it appears, for now at least, that it is a one-off.
But I don’t think we have 100 per cent confidence in this ceasefire holding,” he said.
He warned any escalation would have immediate consequences for travellers and global trade.
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