Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit flights for an additional 48 hours, considering the ongoing regional developments.
In a statement, the authority said the closure will remain in effect from today, Monday, until noon on Wednesday as a temporary and precautionary measure.
It explained that the decision was based on a continuous assessment of the regional security situation and recent developments, noting that updates will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport had announced on Saturday the initial closure of the country’s airspace following airstrikes on Tehran. Earlier, the management of Erbil International Airport also suspended all flights to and from the airport until further notice.
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