Middle East airspace closures have created a visible gap in global flight paths, forcing long-haul reroutes, increasing fuel costs and disruption, with potential knock-on effects for schedules and fares worldwide.

Ursula von der Leyen said Europe and the rest of the world should be prepared for the impact on energy, migration and security.

The Middle East is home to some of Europe's key trading partners, and a number of strategic trading routes. Many Europeans live in cities such as Beirut, Dubai or Jerusalem.

March 2 (Reuters) - European shares fell across the board on Monday as the military conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of easing, while energy and defence stocks jumped. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 1.

The buildup comes after a round of nuclear talks between the two nations concluded last week without a deal.

A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday as investors assessed the fallout of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the repercussions it could have on inflation and global trade.