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2026 Middle East War: Surging Fuel Costs Hit French Tourism and Airfares
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Amid ongoing disruptions from the Middle East war that began February 28, 2026—including over 37,000 flight cancellations and airline recoveries—French travel bookings have plummeted and airfares risen due to oil price surges. Agencies urge suspending trips to nine Persian Gulf nations until March 31, while Air France and KLM impose 50-euro long-haul surcharges.
The US-Israel-Iran war has severely disrupted Middle East tourism, leaving hotels in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi empty. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the region suffers at least $600 million in daily losses. Airspace closures have led to flight cancellations and higher travel costs.
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Following his recent suggestion of winding down U.S. operations, President Trump threatened new strikes on Iran while lifting sanctions and requesting massive funding, underscoring strategic uncertainty in the third-week war.
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran—sparked February 28, 2026, by strikes killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—entered its third week on March 16 with continued bombardments on infrastructure and cities. President Trump claimed U.S. strikes "totally demolished" key oil facilities on Kharg Island, while Iran's foreign minister denied ceasefire requests. Civilian casualties have reached 1,348 amid rising destruction and Iranian vows of resistance.
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US intelligence warned President Donald Trump that Iran could retaliate against Gulf allies, but Iran struck countries including Kuwait and Bahrain, widening the war. Trump said Washington was 'shocked'. Tensions have intensified around the Strait of Hormuz.
Entering its tenth day on March 9, 2026, the US-Israel-Iran war—already disrupting Middle East supplies as reported earlier—saw Brent oil spike to $120 per barrel amid Iran's 90% traffic cutoff in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatens escalated strikes and eases sanctions, while banks eye $150 peaks and G7 holds off on reserves.
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On March 10, 2026, nearly two weeks after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, President Donald Trump stated from his Doral golf club that military objectives were «largely achieved», while refusing to end bombings. He praised the operation's progress, threatened Iranian energy infrastructure if needed, downplayed oil price spikes, and expressed disappointment over Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as new supreme leader following his father Ali's death in the initial strikes.
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