New Delhi, June 24 -- Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iranian missile strikes on US base in Qatar, Air India on Tuesday morning (June 24) announced the immediate suspension of all flights to the region and routes connecting to the East Coast of North America and Europe.

"Amid the developing situation in the Middle East, Air India has ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice," an Air India spokesperson said in a statement.

The decision follows heightened geopolitical instability in the region after Iran's retaliatory missile attacks on US military installations, including the Al Udeid base in Qatar.

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