Passengers flee following security scare at Cancun airport

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4 years ago

March 29, 2022

Verified reports that no gunshots were fired at Cancun international airport, Mexico’s National Guard has confirmed

On twitter, the guard says the loud noise could have come from three signs that were accidentally tipped over by a tourist.

This is a post from the official Twitter account of the Mexican National Guard. You can see the pictures of the large art display signs in the Cancun Airport they claim were the source of the "gunshot sounds" that caused the panic https://t.co/mvEzpV3ONu
— ViciousData (@ViciousData) March 28, 2022

The US embassy in Mexico says its aware of a security incident in Terminal Three at Cancun airport in Mexico.

This follows earlier reports a shooting may have taken place within the airport.

Shooting at cancun airport. Huge stampede in terminal 3 about 20 mins ago. We hid in the c14 tunnel connecting the airport and the plane. Was told it’s safe now… everyone is just waiting for an update pic.twitter.com/LxRhfe8Q52
— tara (@thetarafeed) March 28, 2022

Ticker can confirm from Mexico Police that there has been no Evidence of Gunshots at Cancun Airport.

Social media shows footage of Passengers running and screaming after loud noises in terminal 3.

Federal authorities are reporting that the loud blasts came from an x-ray machine that had a malfunction

Authorities “are working to find the cause of the multiple versions surrounding Cancun’s airport, not finding any signs of detonations or explosions,” the police chief of the state says on Twitter.

Witnesses say people scrambled from the airport… with some even trampled on as a desperate crowd attempted to flee.

One Twitter user says: “at the airport in Cancun waiting for a flight and just saw a herd of people running and screaming towards me. People ducking behind counters and chairs…”

The Twitter user continued, adding “people seem to think someone had a gun… but security can’t confirm. Terminal has at least partially been evacuated.”

Authorities are now on scene and responding.

Mexico: We are aware of reports of a security incident in Terminal Three at Cancun airport this morning. Follow local authorities' instructions & monitor local news. Contact loved ones directly or check-in on social media. https://t.co/qZsrgkWnBm pic.twitter.com/FyiSblBX42
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 28, 2022

Officials are calling for all US citizens to contact loved ones directly or check-in on social media.

Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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12 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed.
Trump describes the moment as the greatest opportunity for the Iranian people to “take back their country”.
Iran insists its leader is “firmly commanding the field”.
Israel and the U.S. have carried out strikes on Iran.
Impacts have been reported in Israel and across Gulf states as Iran launches retaliatory attacks.
The escalation has sparked fear and panic, with civilians fleeing major cities.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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12 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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14 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

In Short:
– Iran’s Guard Corps advises ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
– Tankers have diverted to Qatar and UAE amidst concerns over safety and potential Iranian threats.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane linking to the Persian Gulf. About a hundred merchant vessels transit the strait daily, according to the U.S.Tensions have escalated recently as the U.S. increased military presence in the region and Iran issued threats. Western nations are concerned about Iran potentially laying sea mines to disrupt commercial traffic. Currently, no evidence suggests Iran has mined the strait.

Ships have been repeatedly warned against entering the strait, as stated by crews in the area and the European Union’s naval command, Aspides. On Saturday, dozens of tankers diverted, with some seeking refuge in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while others opted to steer clear of the region, as reported by oil brokers and shipowners.

Shipping Concerns

Tensions continue to impact shipping operations as carriers remain cautious in the Gulf region.

Tanker crews reported hearing explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, which is vital for the country’s oil exports, as it handles 90% of its crude oil shipments.