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.

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.

(Reuters) -Israel launching widescale strikes against Iran has prompted international airlines to halt flights to the region.