ISLAMABAD: Around 100 flights from Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations have been cancelled due to rising tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States.
According to airport sources, 22 international flights were cancelled at Lahore Airport. The same number of international flights that operated through Islamic International Airport faced cancellations, creating travel difficulties for many passengers.
Flights from Multan Airport, Sialkot International Airport, Peshawar Airport, and Quetta Airport to Middle Eastern destinations were also cancelled. Several flights from Jinnah International Airport faced suspension.
The ongoing regional conflict caused airport authorities to cancel flights because they needed to protect their operations. Passengers have been advised to check with their respective airlines for updated schedules.
Trump says reports of Khamenei’s death ‘Appear Credible’
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that he believes reports claiming Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in recent air strikes are likely correct.
Trump told NBC, “We feel that that is a correct story,” and added that many of Iran’s senior leadership were also believed to have been eliminated in the strikes.
The claims follow reports from Israeli officials that suggest Khamenei may have died in joint U.S.-Israeli military action, though Iran has not confirmed his death and state media continue to be silent on the matter.
The situation remains unverified, and global news organizations emphasize there has been no confirmed, independent evidence regarding Khamenei’s condition.
No confirmation of Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, says Reuters
International news agency Reuters has denied reports claiming that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. The reports circulated widely after comments from some officials suggested he may have been targeted during recent attacks, but no independent verification has confirmed his death.
Reuters emphasized that the situation remains unclear, and there is no confirmed information regarding the Supreme Leader’s condition. The agency cited multiple sources, noting that conflicting claims continue to circulate amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Iranian officials have also not confirmed any fatality involving the Supreme Leader, and state media have continued to report his activities as normal. Analysts warn that misinformation can spread quickly in conflict zones, highlighting the need for verified reporting.
Iranian Defense Minister, IRGC commander martyred in Israeli strike, Reuters claims
Earlier, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Minister Aziz Nasserzadeh have reportedly been martyred in Israeli airstrikes, says Reuters.
According to Reuters, three separate sources indicate that significant Iranian military figures were targeted in the recent attacks.
These sources include two individuals familiar with the Israeli military operation and one regional insider.
The Iranian government has not confirmed or denied these reports, and Israel has not provided a detailed statement regarding the strikes.
