January 25, 2026
Escalation in tensions with Iran, airlines cancel flights
תמונה: ויקיפדיה
In recent days, there has been an escalation in tensions surrounding Iran, and concerns about regional deterioration are growing.
While official figures report thousands of deaths in the protests in Iran, recent reports indicate even higher numbers.
Sources in Iran's healthcare system told TIME magazine that the death toll has exceeded 30,000, although the magazine has not yet independently verified the reports.
Trump said the U.S. is deploying a naval fleet to the region.
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He said he is monitoring the situation and that the fleet will be used if he decides to act.
Harsh threats were heard from Iran. The commander of the Revolutionary Guards said his forces are 'with their finger on the trigger.' He sent a message to the United States and Israel that Iran is prepared to act. The Iranian Foreign Minister warned that any attack against Iran will be considered a full-scale war.
The tensions are also affecting airlines: international companies have begun changing routes, avoiding flights over large parts of the Middle East, and canceling or reducing flights. The Dutch airline KLM has suspended flights to Tel Aviv for the weekend.
In Israel, there are no changes in public guidelines for now, but the military has raised the level of alert at its bases.