Iraq Declares Airspace Free of Civilian Flights

Baghdad announced early Wednesday that its airspace is clear of any civilian air traffic. This includes the suspension of flights between Iraq and Iran in both directions. The routes of most flights traversing Iraqi airspace have been altered following current developments. In a related context, international media reports indicated the detection of missile interceptions over Jordan and Syria. This field escalation comes at a time when the region is witnessing heightened tension between Washington and Tehran, amid an exchange of threats targeting commercial and military fleets in vital waterways.