Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the
Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating tensions between the
United States and Iran.
The flight restrictions reflected fears that the conflict between the longtime foes could ratchet up following Iranian ballistic
missile strikes Tuesday on two Iraqi bases that house U.S. troops.
Australian carrier Qantas said it was altering its
London to Perth, Australia, routes to avoid
Iran and
Iraq airspace until further notice.