Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon reopened the airspace
Last Updated on April 15, 2024 3:22 am
Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon closed their airspace in the context of Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel. However, the countries have reopened the airspace on Sunday.
Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the reopening of airspace in a statement. They said there was no further security risk to civilian aircraft.
In Jordan, the head of the Civil Aviation Commission, Haitham Misto, told the state-run Al Judaka channel, “Jordanian airspace has been reopened, the situation has returned to normal.”
Samer Majali, CEO of flag carrier Royal Jordanian, said on Sunday that the airline’s flights had resumed. Although they think it may be late.
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night. As the missiles and slow-moving drones advanced toward Israel, Israel’s allies rushed to help, Reuters reported.
“We have resumed flights from 7am (local time),” Lebanese Transport Minister Ali Hami told AFP. Monitoring the situation. Beirut International Airport has resumed operations.
Israel closed its airspace from 12:30 pm (local time) in anticipation of an Iranian attack. It was then reopened at 7:30 a.m. local time, Israeli airport authorities said.