How the Iran war is impacting travel

THOUSANDS of flights have been canceled and passengers around the world have been stranded since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Air travel through Dubai International Airport, the busiest travel hub in the world, has been impacted by a barrage of Iranian attacks on infrastructure in the UAE, including hotels and the airport itself.

CNBC’s Leslie Josephs breaks down what travelers need to know about the Iran war. —Mar 9, 2026

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