Iraq reopens its airspace after Iran announces it is halting attacks on Israel, according to Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority. The authority says it is reopening “Iraqi airspace to flights to and from all airports” and will continue “monitor[ing] and assess[ing] the regional situation.” Iraq had earlier ordered a 72-hour closure starting Sunday evening after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, reported as the first since a ceasefire began on 8 April.
Separately, reporting also says Syria reopens its airspace following the latest exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran. Syrian air traffic resumes at Damascus International Airport after Syrian authorities lift restrictions. Syrian authorities also keep security measures in place while developments are monitored.
Across the reports, the reopening is presented as temporary and conditional on continued assessment of the regional security situation, following the period of airspace closures tied to the Israel-Iran exchange of strikes.
