Travelling during war tensions? Here’s what travel insurance will and won’t cover

Rising tensions in West Asia have caused flight disruptions and left thousands of travellers stranded, including many Indians in the UAE and nearby regions. As uncertainty increases, travellers are looking to extend their travel insurance policies to ensure they’re covered during extended stays abroad. However, many don’t realise that insurance policies often have strict exclusions for disruptions directly linked to war or armed conflict. Iran–Israel conflict: What travel insurance really covers