The Gulf countries have also become restless after the US and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran and assassinated its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Because Iran has continued to attack US military bases in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. This has had a direct impact on Nepalis living there. On Saturday and Sunday, 41 international flights to and from the Middle Eastern country were affected in Nepal. About 6,800 passengers who had to travel in both directions were stranded.
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As many as 31 international flights operating from Kathmandu have been cancelled due to restrictions on airspace in some Gulf countries. According to a statement issued by the airport, scheduled international flights to and from Kathmandu have been affected due to the temporary closure of Gulf airspace.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had fired a missile at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Fars news agency reported that the missile was called Khyber.
AFP journalists reported that continuous explosions were heard over Jerusalem on Monday. The Israeli military said its air defenses were activated after a new missile was fired from Iran. ‘A missile was detected from Iran towards Israel some time ago. Our defenses are activated to intercept the threat,’ the Israeli military said in a statement.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused Tehran of refusing to make a peace deal with the US. He accused Iran of never wanting to back down from its ambition to build nuclear weapons.
'If the nuclear program was not for weapons, why would it have been buried in a mountain?' he said. He said Iran was accelerating its nuclear weapons development under the guise of negotiations. 'They were buying time, preparing to replenish their missile stockpile and restart their nuclear ambitions,' Hegseth said. 'President Trump doesn't play those games.'
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said, ‘We have not received any indication that any nuclear infrastructure in Iran has been damaged or targeted . There is no indication of damage to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, the Tehran research reactor or any other infrastructure .’
Earlier, Iran's envoy to the IAEA said one of Iran's three main nuclear facilities, Natanz, was attacked on Sunday .
China has called for a ceasefire and diplomatic initiatives to end the conflict that has been raging in the Middle East for days. Currently, Israel and the United States have been continuously attacking Iran. The impact of the conflict has spread to neighboring countries.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning held a press conference on Monday and said that the first step to ending the conflict should be an immediate end to military operations and preventing the spread of the conflict. He also urged finding a solution to the problem through dialogue.
Britain is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East. About 300,000 Britons are in the region, Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Cooper has said.
'We are working on a number of options,' Cooper said, 'The British government wants to see airspace in the Middle East reopened. Then we can move forward with this.'
China has called for a ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at least one Chinese citizen had died in Tehran.
'The most urgent task is to end military operations and prevent the spread of the conflict,' she said, 'we urge a solution through dialogue and negotiations.'
Smoke rises over Kuwait City. The US embassy in Kuwait has warned its citizens to stay home and avoid the embassy.
One person was reported dead in Kuwait yesterday as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East. US ally Kuwait also said it intercepted missiles fired at it.
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in Lebanon as the Iran-Iraq conflict escalated. The Lebanese Health Ministry said at least 31 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon. At least 149 were wounded.
Explosions were heard in Bahrain and Dubai. Smoke was seen near the US embassy in Kuwait. Nine people were killed in an Iranian missile attack on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh on Sunday.
Russia has expressed deep sorrow over the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Moscow was outraged by the incident.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said such assassinations have no place in a civilized world. Tehran confirmed the death of the 86-year-old Khamenei in the attack on Sunday morning.
His daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter were also killed in the attack. "Russia firmly and consistently condemns the practice of political assassinations and the 'hunting' of leaders of sovereign states. Such assassinations contradict the basic principles of civilized society and relations between states. They are a clear violation of international law," the Russian statement said.
Russia said the ongoing hostilities are costing lives and causing serious damage to civilian infrastructure.
The conflict will cut off traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and cause a major imbalance in the global energy market, the statement said. "We call for an immediate de-escalation of tensions, an end to hostilities and a return to the political and diplomatic process to resolve the existing problems on the basis of the UN Charter and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons," the ministry added.
Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga's office said it would avenge Khamenei's assassination. "We promise to take full revenge against the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime," he said.
Qatar Airways has issued a public notice for the third day on Monday, stating that it has continued its decision to temporarily suspend all its flights. The airline has also stated that flight operations have been suspended due to the current closure of Qatari airspace. About 1,000 flights operate from there daily to all parts of the world.
It has been said that flights will resume only after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces that the airspace is safe to open.
Passengers are advised to regularly check the latest information on their flights on the airline's official website Qatar Airways webpage or via the mobile app. Qatar Airways said that the next update will be provided on Tuesday (March 3 at 9 am Qatar time).
The United Arab Emirates is to cover the food and accommodation costs of tens of thousands of travelers stranded in the country due to the conflict in the Middle East.
The UAE's state-run media outlet The National reported that the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) has sent a notice to hotels urging them to keep travelers and tourists stranded in the country safe.
'The cost of the extended stay will be borne by the DCT Abu Dhabi,' the notice said. Other reports also said the state would cover the tourists' expenses.
Iran's supreme leader was killed in a US-Israeli attack on Saturday. In response, Iran has launched a large number of missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE capital Abu Dhabi and the financial and tourist hub Dubai.
More than 20,000 travelers have been affected since airports in the UAE were closed on Saturday. Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport were both damaged in the Iranian attack.
Video shows long lines of passengers after flights were canceled.
Iran's top national security official, Ali Larijani, has said Iran will not negotiate with the United States. Earlier, US President Donald Trump had said that Iran wanted to negotiate. In response, Exma Larijani wrote, "US President Donald Trump has plunged the region into chaos with his 'false hopes' and is now worried about further casualties among US troops." Larijani is the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
US President Donald Trump has said that more US troops may be killed in the ongoing war in Iran. He said that military operations will continue until all goals are achieved.
The US Central Command has said that three US soldiers have been killed so far. Five others are seriously injured. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior officials have been killed. Similarly, the death toll in the attack on a girls' school in Minab has reached 153. In response, Iran has fired missiles at various countries in the Middle East and Israel.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that a new Supreme Leader could be elected within a day or two. The British Ministry of Defense reported that a drone attack on a British RAF base in Cyprus occurred on Sunday night.
The US has said that it aims to end the Islamic Republic in Iran, establish democratic rule and completely dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
Top officials from the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) are set to hold a press conference to provide information about the attack on Iran.
The press conference will be held on Tuesday. This is the first time a senior Trump administration official has addressed the media since the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will attend the press conference. He will also be joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff John Kaine.
A total of 27 international flights (arrivals/departures) were canceled at Tribhuvan International Airport as of Sunday night due to the closure of the skies of 9 countries due to tensions in the Gulf.
According to the airport, 71 international flights (arrivals/departures) were successfully operated on the same day.
Airport spokesperson Satish Basnet confirmed the data and informed that passengers have been informed in advance about the canceled flights.
Under normal circumstances, Kathmandu Airport handles around 100 international flights per day.
The government is going to provide security to Nepali citizens stranded at airports in various Middle Eastern countries.
The Council of Ministers meeting held at the Prime Minister's residence, Baluwatar, today decided to make arrangements to provide security to Nepali citizens stranded at airports in various Middle Eastern countries, stating that since all airports are closed, it is not possible to return or move them forward. Foreign Minister Balananda Sharma informed
Three people, including a Nepali, have died in the Iranian attack in the UAE. The UAE's Ministry of Defense has issued a statement saying that one citizen each from Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan has died. 58 people have been injured in the attack. The Ministry of Defense has stated that the injured include citizens from the UAE, Egypt, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and Iran. Nepali Ambassador to the UAE Tej Bahadur Chhetri told Kantipur that he has received information that one Nepali citizen has died in the incident.
Kuwait's Health Ministry said one migrant worker had died and 32 others were injured. One of the workers injured in the Iranian missile attack died during treatment. The identities of the dead and injured migrant workers have not been made public.
According to Health Ministry spokesman Abdullah Al-Sanad, 32 injured people were brought to the emergency room of Aden Hospital. Fifteen of them have been sent to Jabar Hospital for further treatment. Five have been admitted to Aden Hospital for surgery. One person died during treatment, the ministry said.
All the injured are foreign workers. They suffered head and chest injuries.
Nearly 3,800 passengers were directly affected as Nepal's international flights were affected on Sunday due to airspace restrictions. Passengers were stranded at Tribhuvan International Airport after both arrival and departure flights were disrupted. According to Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Joint Spokesperson Gyanendra Bhul, a total of 23 international flights were affected on Sunday. The affected flights include both arrivals and departures.
Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Saudi Arabia, Russia, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Algeria, Kazakhstan) have said they are trying to contain the price surge by increasing oil supplies amid the Israel-US and Israel wars. However, the actual impact will depend on how much the security of Hormuz and other shipping lanes deteriorates.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is deploying the world's most advanced air defense system to ensure the safety of its citizens and migrant workers. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 700,000 Nepalis are working in the UAE. Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimi said that no effort will be spared to protect the country and to be fully prepared for it. In an interview with CNN on Sunday, she said that the UAE is neutralizing Iran's missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf countries.
The Department of Foreign Employment has suspended the process of issuing work permits in the Gulf region from Sunday. The department has decided not to issue work permits until further notice.
According to the department, work permits have been suspended in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Yemen and Israel.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bahrain's capital Manama has been damaged in the clash between the US-Israel and Iran. Bahrain's Interior Ministry said in a statement that the hotel suffered material damage in the attack. Bahrain, however, said there were no casualties in the attack. The five-star Crowne Plaza is located near a US military base in Juffair.
Qatar Airways has announced that it has suspended flights for the time being. The flights have been suspended for the time being due to the unsafe conditions in Qatar's airspace. The airline has stated that flights will only be operated once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces that the country's airspace is open.
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Nepalis in the Middle East are safe. The ministry informed in a press conference organized on Monday that a rapid action team has been formed under the leadership of Foreign Secretary Amrit Kumar Rai to resolve any future problems. It has also been urged to follow the information and information issued by the concerned embassies and governments abroad.
Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga has said it is Iran's 'duty and legitimate right' to avenge the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials. 'The Islamic Republic of Iran considers it its duty and legitimate right to seek justice and take revenge against the perpetrators and order-givers of this historic crime,' he said in a condolence message. 'It will devote all its strength to fulfilling this great responsibility and obligation.'
A drone attack has been foiled at the Etihad Towers complex in Abu Dhabi. The damaged drone fell and damaged the front of the building. A woman and a child suffered minor injuries. The UAE's air defense system intercepted the drone and averted a major accident.
Air France has suspended flights to Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh for Sunday. Flights to Tel Aviv were already suspended.
'Further information on the flight schedule for these destinations in the coming days will be provided later,' the French flag carrier said in a statement.
The death toll from anti-American protests near the US consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, has risen to nine. A mob of angry protesters in Pakistan staged violent protests outside the US consulate in Karachi after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack. Al Jazeera reported that nine people were killed when security forces opened fire on the consulate after the protesters threw stones at it, set it on fire and tried to enter the embassy.
Six people have been killed in anti-US protests near the US consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. An angry crowd in Pakistan protested outside the US embassy in Karachi after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack. The protesters pelted stones at the embassy, set it on fire and tried to enter the embassy, killing six people when security guards opened fire. Pakistani news agency Dawn reported that six people were killed and dozens more were injured in the shooting. Police dispersed the crowd. The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital, and several of them are said to be in critical condition.
Kathmandu - Due to airspace restrictions, 10 international flights arriving and departing from Tribhuvan International Airport have been affected today, March 1, 2026 (until 12:20 pm local time).
According to Gyanendra Bhul, Joint Spokesperson of the Civil Aviation Authority, a total of 10 flights have been affected, directly affecting more than 1,600 passengers.
The details of the affected flights are as follows:
Jazeera Airways : 2 flights arriving from Kuwait and departing to Kuwait affected, approximately 250 passengers affected.
Air Arabia : 2 flights arriving from Sharjah and departing to Sharjah affected, approximately 300 passengers affected.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi : 2 flights arriving from Abu Dhabi and departing to Abu Dhabi affected, approximately 280 passengers affected.
Qatar Airways : 2 flights arriving and departing from Doha affected, approximately 450 passengers affected.
Flydubai : 2 flights arriving and departing from Dubai affected, approximately 320 passengers affected.
The airport administration has stated that alternative flights, rebooking and passenger management are being coordinated with the relevant airlines.
Passengers have been urged to contact the relevant airlines or travel agencies for updated information on flight status.
It is stated that if the airspace restrictions continue, additional flights may also be affected.
Qatar Airways has reiterated that all its flights have been temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline made it clear via social media that it is not possible to operate flights as long as Qatari airspace remains closed.
According to the airline, flight services will only resume once Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority gives permission to reopen the airspace safely.
Qatar Airways has said that the next update will be released on March 2 at 9:00 am (Doha time).
Passengers are urged to regularly update their information on the official Qatar Airways website and mobile app to get the latest information on the status of their flights. International and transit passengers traveling through Doha have been affected due to the closure of the airspace.
Despite the ongoing flight ban in the Middle East, some flights from Kathmandu have been successfully operated till Saturday night.
In which Jazeera Airways' Kuwait, Kuwait Airways' Kuwait, Air Arabia's Sharjah, Fly Dubai's Dubai flight, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi's Abu Dhabi and Turkish Airlines' Istanbul flights from Kathmandu have been completed.
Similarly, on Saturday, three Qatari flights were also operated to Nepal and one to Qatar. Two Qatari planes were grounded in Kathmandu due to the lack of two flights.
The following flights of various international airlines have been canceled due to airspace restrictions: Kuwait Airways (Kuwait-Kathmandu-Kuwait), Air Arabia (Sharjah-Kathmandu-Sharjah), Fly Dubai (Dubai-Kathmandu-Dubai), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu-Abu Dhabi), Nepal Airlines (Kathmandu-Doha), (Kathmandu-Dubai), Two Qatar Airways (Kathmandu-Doha) departures have been canceled. Himalaya Airlines has (Dubai-Kathmandu), (Kathmandu-Dammam), (Kathmandu-Doha), (Kathmandu-Dubai), (Dammam-Kathmandu), (Dubai-Kathmandu).
Nepal Airlines Corporation (Kathmandu-Dammam-Kathmandu) is currently on standby. According to the airport, passengers are requested to keep in regular contact with the concerned airlines to get information about flight times, ticket re-booking and alternative arrangements.
Due to the recent situation developing in the Middle East, Nepali citizens working abroad and passengers traveling through transit have been particularly affected. It is stated that if the decision regarding the airspace changes, further changes may be made to the flight schedule.
Qatar Airways has announced that it has temporarily suspended flights. The flights have been temporarily suspended due to the unsafe conditions in Qatar's airspace. The airline has stated that flights will only be operated once the Qatar Aviation Authority announces that the country's airspace is open.
Kathmandu - Air services between Nepal and the Gulf countries have been significantly affected after various countries in the Middle East closed their airspace.
The countries that closed their airspace include Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Bahrain. Due to the impact of the airspace closure, some flights operating from Kathmandu to various Gulf and regional destinations have been completed, some have been canceled and some are on ‘standby’ status. The full impact was not felt on Sunday.
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last monarch, has welcomed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He also thanked US President Trump. Pahlavi, who is in exile, thanked US President Trump in an article in the Washington Post. He said that a new constitution should now be made in Iran and approved through a referendum.
Former Prince Pahlavi, who was living in the US, had been urging the US to intervene in Iran after anti-government protests intensified in Iran. His father, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was the king of Iran from 1949 to 1979. The 1979 Islamic Revolution toppled the Iranian monarchy. After that, Khamenei, who was in Paris, returned to Tehran. After the declaration of the Islamic Republic, he was elected supreme leader of the country.
