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Middle East Conflict - US, Israel, Iran

On 28 February 2026, Israel, the US and other allies began a major military operation on targets within Iran. Iran has retaliated and has struck areas of the UAE, Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain and direct missiles at Israel. The main airport in Dubai has also been struck during the conflict. This has led to the closure of airspace throughout the Middle East which has directly impacted international flights to Qatar and the UAE.

Smart traveller is advising that there may be travel disruptions within the region and globally, including airspace closures and flight cancellations. Smart Traveller also recommends for any Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family in Israel and Iran can register with DFAT and they will send important updates directly to registered Australians.

What to do

Follow local government and media advice.
Contact your airline, cruise company, travel agent, travel provider etc as they should be able to provide immediate help with rescheduling or providing you with your options.
Check Smartraveller's website and their Facebook.
Submit a claim for this event.

Are you overseas and need emergency medical help?

If you need emergency help, contact our Emergency Assistance team.

Phone: +61 2 8320 7999
E-mail: emergency@fastcover.com.au

The Australian Government also offers 24-Hour Consular Assistance for travellers overseas:

Phone: +61 2 6261 3305
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What happens now?

In the next 48 hours

We will do an initial review of your claim and assign a travel claim specialist to assess your claim. At this time you will also get an email advising you of your claim number.

In the next 10 business days

Within 10 business days, your travel claims specialist will review the information you have submitted and if no further information is required, your claim will be finalised and passed to a claims manager for final review.

If we need we need extra information or need to clarify the information you have provided we will contact you by phone or email.

Outcome and payment

We’ll notify you of the outcome of your claim by email. This will happen within 10 business days of all the information we need being received.

If you have any further information to provide, you can email it to claims@fastcover.com.au (be sure to include your policy number in the email) or call us on 1300 409 222.