Al Jazeera reporter boards first flight to Doha since war on Iran

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March 8, 2026
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An Al Jazeera reporter boarded the first flight to Doha since the conflict with Iran began.

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Al Jazeera reporter Osama Bin Javaid boarded the first flight from Paris to Doha since the conflict began, according to a report by the network. The flight marks a resumption of air travel between the two cities following the declaration of war on Iran. Bin Javaid is reporting live from aboard the aircraft. This development indicates a potential shift in regional travel restrictions or a normalization of specific routes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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