Middle East War Crushes SE Asia, Maldives Tourism

March 6, 2026·20 days ago·via Daily Mail

The escalating Middle East war, sparked by U.S. strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, slams Southeast Asia and the Maldives as Europe's tourists vanish from bookings for Malaysia and Thailand. Airspace closures in hubs like Dubai and Doha force flight reroutes, hiking fares and deterring long-haul travelers who once transited seamlessly to these beach paradises.

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