Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Emily HungMarch 1, 2026 at 04:45 PM

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Hongkong Post has suspended airmail services to 24 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Eurasia, and Central and South America due to flight cancellations and transit disruptions. The suspension, effective immediately, was triggered by a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, which led to flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Consequently, airmail services transiting through these locations are also affected. The impacted countries include eleven in Africa, six in Eurasia and Central Asia, as well as Iran, Cuba, Ecuador and Uruguay. Speedpost services to Russia are also impacted. The duration of the suspension is indefinite, pending further notice.

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Ghana 30% Gambia 30% Russia 40% Saudi Arabia 60% United Arab Emirates 60% Israel 70% United States 70% Hong Kong 80% Iran ×280% Hongkong Post ×290%

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