### [2026-07-18](/feed/2026/07/18/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# Kuwait Airways reschedules most of its flights due to the country's airspace being closed amidst ongoing Iranian attacks. 




### Sources:

1. [Middle East Eye](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-airways-says-most-flights-rescheduled-airspace-closed)

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