[80865] Widespread aviation disruptions in the Persian Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE have grounded flights

General shutdown of civil aviation in Gulf countries

During the morning of June 3, 2026, a complete halt in aircraft movement was reported in key Persian Gulf nations. According to Khabari Plus|Khabar-Fouri, this involves a full shutdown of airport operations and the cancellation of all flights in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, following reports of "airstrikes" in the region.

Reports coming from various sources, including Hamian-e Pezeshkian, Akharin Khabar Khorasan-e Shomali, and Akharin Khabar Kurdistan, confirm that flights at Bahrain International Airport, Kuwait International Airport, as well as the airports of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have been suspended "until further notice."

The Eslamabad-Khabar channel also joined the reports, noting that this is a sweeping decision affecting major aviation hubs in the region. As of now, no further details have been provided regarding the nature of the strikes or the expected duration of the shutdown, with various sources all relying on regional Arab media reports.