Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is suspending its flights to Israel through August in response to conflict in the region. The move comes after Israel launched strikes across Iran, targeting Iran’s nuclear program and military sites, The Associated Press reported.

As conflict continues to escalate between the two nations, Delta Air Lines has made the decision to stop all flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv until at least August 31. "Delta has paused flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York-JFK through August 31 in response to the current conflict in the region," Delta wrote in a statement on Friday.

Israel's airspace remains closed following a military strike in Iran, leaving tens of thousands of Israelis stranded worldwide. El Al and foreign carriers suspend flights, while authorities organize rescue efforts.

Several flights diverted after Israel's Iran strikes early Friday while Delta and United canceled their service to Tel Aviv.

Global air traffic has been disrupted following Israel’s strikes on Iran Friday, with several major airlines suspending flights to and from locations in the Middle East and rerouting their planes to avoid much of the region’s airspace.

Iran responded with an aerial attack involving about 100 drones, Israel said, but all of them were shot down before hitting their target. The U.S. did not provide any assistance or have any involvement in the Israeli strike, a U.S. official told ABC News.

U.S. airline shares are dropping Friday in intraday trading after oil prices spiked and flights were disrupted as attacks on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership sparked worries of a broader Middle East conflict.

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