Dubai airport traffic dropped sharply in Q2 due to Iran war’s effects

By Staff The Associated Press Posted August 26, 2026 8:31 am 1 min read 1:52 Tehran threatens retaliation after U.S. reveals plan to sanction countries doing business with Iran Within hours of the U.S. announcing a plan to sanction countries still doing business with Iran, Tehran is vowing to fight back. And if this doesn't work, it could put further pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to find a solution to his war. Reggie Cecchini explains. Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, said Wednesday it saw a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel and prompted many travellers to choose routes that avoided the Middle East. The airport recorded 13 million passengers during the second quarter, following 31.5 million passengers in the first half. That was a 31.3 per cent drop over passenger traffic in the first half of 2025, the airport said.Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere in the Gulf region was disrupted by shutdowns and restrictions after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. The Dubai airport itself suffered minor damage in attacks from Iran. Related Videos 1:52 Tehran threat...