Qatar has closed its airspace following Iran’s missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base, prompting Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE to follow suit as regional security tensions escalate.

The closures have led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting by carriers including Singapore Airlines, Air France and British Airways, with disruptions rippling across global travel networks and raising operational costs.

Qatar’s air defenses reportedly intercepted missiles destined for the base, and despite no casualties, the disruption highlights growing instability in the Gulf airspace corridor.