The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel is no longer restricted to the two nations, with its visible effects now being felt across neighbouring regions. The growing tensions have triggered uncertainty and panic among travellers, particularly those planning visits to the Middle East.Dubai has long been a preferred destination for residents of Ludhiana and nearby areas to host grand weddings. However, a wedding scheduled to take place in Dubai this March has been called off amid prevailing uncertainty in the region.The family concerned has now shifted the wedding functions to Chandigarh and is exploring other viable options, including Delhi and Jaipur. An invitee said that pre-wedding functions commenced in Chandigarh yesterday, while the wedding is scheduled for the second week of March.“We had already booked our flight tickets and the hosts had arranged a two-day stay package for guests at a hotel. A group of us even planned to extend our stay by another two days. However, given the current situation, we were informed that the Dubai wedding has been cancelled. The families are now considering alternatives in Chandigarh or other cities such as Delhi or Jaipur,” the invitee said.Pawan Bhatia of Oneness Air Travels said that several flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi scheduled for the coming week have been cancelled. He added that travellers returning to Ludhiana from destinations such as Birmingham and the Netherlands are seeking to reroute their journeys to avoid stopovers in Doha, Dubai and other Middle Eastern cities.“There is panic among travellers due to the escalating tensions involving Iran and the US-Israel,” he said.Meanwhile, another family planning their daughter’s wedding in Dubai at the end of March said preparations had been finalised and the guest list was being drawn up.“There is tension and uncertainty. We are hoping the situation improves in the coming days so that the wedding can go ahead as planned. However, we are unsure if guests will be willing to travel given the prevailing circumstances. For now, we are adopting a wait-and-watch approach,” said a close relative of the bride-to-be.