Why were major airlines' flights to the Middle East cancelled?

Jan 24, 10:30 By Anurag

Lufthansa, BA, KLM, Air France lead pullbacks

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Flights to Qatar, Saudi Arabia affected

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Israel routes face growing cancellations

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Airlines cite rising regional security risks

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Iran tensions may be driving new concerns

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