Global markets are closing out a tumultuous week after the conflict in Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes, and sent crude prices spiking.

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a ninth day.

Flights to the Middle East ended up in unexpected places after strikes on Iran, like US flights that diverted to Europe or returned to their origins.

The ripple effects were felt far beyond the Middle East, with tens of thousands of passengers stranded as far away as Bali, Kathmandu and Frankfurt. Thousands of flights have been affected across the Middle East,

Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded in the Middle East after the cancellation of thousands of flights as war rages across the region.

Flights departing the capital of Oman landed in 20 new destinations compared to a week earlier, with a dozen continuing on to other cities in Europe.

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Middle East airspace closures have created a visible gap in global flight paths, forcing long-haul reroutes, increasing fuel costs and disruption, with potential knock-on effects for schedules and fares worldwide.