Iran Strikes Haifa and Gulf Energy Sites Rattle Travel
Iran’s escalating attacks on Israeli and Gulf energy infrastructure are driving airspace closures, airfare spikes and a sharp drop in tourism across the region.
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Iran’s escalating attacks on Israeli and Gulf energy infrastructure are driving airspace closures, airfare spikes and a sharp drop in tourism across the region.
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