New Delhi, March 3 -- Amid escalating tensions in parts of the Middle East, passengers travelling on international routes have reported disruptions and heightened security measures, while airlines continue to monitor the situation closely.

Sanjeev, who recently returned from Dubai, said the situation there had created panic among residents.

"There were drone attacks. Sirens went off. Anti-drone missiles fired by the UAE authorities destroyed them, and the sound caused a lot of panic, as everyone was experiencing it for the first time... In India, because we had recently experienced Operation Sindoor, we probably weren't as scared...," he noted.

Mohammad Idris, who came from Muscat, Oman, said, "The atmosphere there is similar to Delhi....