The West Asia crisis has entered another volatile phase. A ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement towards Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was intercepted on September 19, while Saudi Arabia has reported further drone and missile activity targeting parts of the kingdom. The escalation comes against the backdrop of the wider US-Iran conflict that began in February and has since affected shipping, energy supplies and aviation across the region.
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West Asia Crisis Explained: Riyadh Missile Attack, Iran Tensions, And Flight Disruptions; Travel Advisory For Indians
West Asia remains on edge after a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh, renewed US-Iran tensions and disruption across regional air routes. Here is what is happening now, which flights are operating and what Indian travellers need to know
Anwesha Santra
21 September 2026
Travel disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict have impacted flights, bookings, and tourism across the region Photo: Unsplash
Travel disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict have impacted flights, bookings, and tourism across the region Photo: Unsplash
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