Air India has suspended all its flights to Israel for one week starting March 1 due to security concerns, according to Israeli media reports.

The decision comes as tensions rise in the Middle East, particularly between the United States and Iran. Israeli television Channel 12 reported that the suspension will remain in effect for a week, after which flight operations will resume only following a fresh security assessment.

The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel on February 25. During the visit, he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. While the visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties, the regional security situation has since become more tense.

Several Western countries have advised their citizens to avoid non-essential travel to both Israel and Iran. The warnings come amid fears that the United States could take military action against Iran, which may further destabilise the region.

China has also issued a similar advisory, urging its citizens to leave Iran due to increasing external security risks and the possibility of a US attack.

At the diplomatic level, efforts are continuing to ease tensions. The third round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran was held in Geneva on Thursday. However, despite these discussions, concerns remain high.

US military forces continue to be deployed across the region as tensions persist and threats against Iran continue.

Air India has not yet issued a detailed public statement explaining the suspension but is expected to review the situation before deciding on the resumption of services.

The temporary suspension highlights the impact that geopolitical tensions can have on international air travel, particularly in regions facing security uncertainty.