United Airlines may start removing passengers who refuse to wear headphones for music and videos on flights, thanks to a new policy. The rule, added on Friday, appears under the carrier’s “Refusal of Transport” section and specifies that passengers must use headphones when playing any audio or video.

At least six cruise ships sailing in the Persian Gulf have reportedly been impacted by ongoing military actions in the Middle East

An engine fire reported on a United Airlines plane just after it took off from Los Angeles International Airport Monday forced the pilots to turn around and make an emergency landing.

Any United Airlines passenger who blasts audio from their device and refuses to wear headphones or earbuds could be permanently banned from the airline. The airline lists the new rule as a safety issue for everyone on board.

The heart of the chaos is in the Middle East, where airports in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi serve as megahubs for global connecting traffic.

Passengers rushed to evacuate one of the world’s busiest airports on Sunday after a reported Iranian strike, as Tehran targeted travel hubs in US-friendly Gulf states typically regarded as safe, luxury destinations.