QANTAS Fleet and Operations

[Greg Hyde]

US President Joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner rather than later', but warns: 'Don't'

In short: Mr Biden said he would not divulge secure information, but said his expectation was that an attack from Iran to Israel could come "sooner, rather than later."

When asked about his message to Iran, Mr Biden simply said "Don't," and he underscored Washington's commitment to defend Israel.

What's next? White House spokesperson John Kirby said the US was looking at its own force posture in the region in light of Tehran's threat and was watching the situation very closely.

US President Joe Biden on Friday said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later" and warned Tehran not to proceed.

Asked by reporters about his message to Iran, Mr Biden said simply, "Don't," and he underscored Washington's commitment to defend Israel.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-...inst/103704292

[MarkR]

Qantas’ direct service from Perth to London’s Heathrow Airport has been diverted as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate and foreign carriers avoid Iranian airspace amid fears Tehran is planning an attack on Israel.
A Qantas spokesman confirmed flight QF9 from Perth to London would now fly via Singapore for refuelling due to the adjusted flight path. The return flight QF10, however, can carry enough fuel and is still flying direct from London to Perth.

https://www.afr.com/companies/transp...0240413-p5fjjv

[MarkR]

OQJ did a rotation through Gatwick for the first time, on charter to what I suspect is the usual customer