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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 Kenyan shilling traded at Ksh129.72 against the US dollar on Thursday, down from Ksh129.30 on March 12, as the US-Israel war against Iran persists. Investors are rushing to the dollar as a safe haven amid surging oil prices. Experts warn of risks from imported inflation and rising living costs.

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अमेरिका-इजरायल-ईरान युद्ध ने मिडिल ईस्ट के पर्यटन क्षेत्र को बुरी तरह प्रभावित किया है। दुबई, दोहा और अबू धाबी जैसे शहरों में होटल खाली पड़े हैं और विश्व यात्रा एवं पर्यटन परिषद (WTTC) के अनुसार क्षेत्र को प्रतिदिन कम से कम 60 करोड़ डॉलर का नुकसान हो रहा है। हवाई क्षेत्र बंद होने से उड़ानें रद्द हो रही हैं और यात्रा महंगी पड़ रही है।

Iran's ambassador to Sweden, Hojatollah Faghani, told SVT's Aktuellt that the region could see peace and friendship if US forces leave the area. He defended Iran's counterattacks following US and Israeli strikes and dismissed many war reports as rumors.

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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.

Dr. Malena Cohen, head of pediatric pulmonology at Jerusalem's Hadassah hospital, shared her experience treating patients amid Israel's war. Cohen, who studied at the University of Buenos Aires, described how patients avoid the hospital out of fear. In her account, she stressed helping others regardless of religion.

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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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