NEW DELHI: Air India on Friday diverted several flights after Israel attacked Iran in a targeted military operation, escalating tensions in the West Asian region.“Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin,” Air India posted on X.Earlier, it was reported that Air India flight AIC129, which took off early morning today from Mumbai for London, was returning, according to Flightradar24. Here’s the list of diverted Air India flights:

The airlines said “refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling is also being offered to guests who opt for it. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly passengers to their destinations”.Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Iran advised all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to remain cautious amid Israel’s attack on Iran. The advisory came after Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Israeli officials said the operation was aimed at neutralising nuclear threats and would continue until the danger was removed. Multiple explosions were reported across Iran. In the capital Tehran, state television showed fire and smoke rising from a site used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in the eastern part of the city. Blasts were also heard in Natanz, located in Isfahan province, where one of Iran’s key uranium enrichment facilities is situated. Iranian state TV reported that the Natanz facility had been hit several times, showing heavy smoke from the area.In a post on X, the embassy said, “In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy’s social media accounts and observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.”