With questions mounting over the impact of the U.S. and Israeli onslaught on Iran's nuclear facilities and military infrastructure, a return to hostilities could be a matter of when, not if.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday said a body of credible intelligence indicated that Iran's nuclear program was severely damaged by recent U.S. strikes,

More than 1,000 flights have been canceled worldwide since Monday, the latest hurdle in the airline industry's already difficult year.

Flights were temporarily paused at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as passengers were told to expect further delays and cancellations. More than a dozen airlines cancelled flights to parts of the region after tension mounted in recent days.