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Flights suspended after Iraq and Syria shut down airspace

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BAGHDAD: The airspace of Iraq and Syria has been closed due to the recent tense situation between Iran and Israel.

Iraq and Syria have closed their airspace after the latest attacks by Iran and Israel on each other.

According to NOTAM, Iraq has closed its airspace for 72 hours, after which commercial flights arriving in, departing from, and overflying Iraq have been suspended, while in this regard NOTAM is in effect for 72 hours from Sunday, June 7, 2026.

In addition, due to the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East, Syria has banned overflying and flights from its airspace at the warning of international aviation authorities.

Flights arriving and departing from Damascus and Baghdad airports have been closed since 10 pm; the airspace of Syria and Iraq has been completely closed for the past 13 hours

Iran fires missiles at Israel in response to Beirut attack

Iran fired several missiles at Israel in response to Israeli attacks on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, which further increased tensions in the region.

The Israeli army has claimed that missiles have been fired by Iran and that air defense systems are constantly activated to thwart these attacks.

According to the Israeli army, as soon as the missile launch was detected, alarm sirens were sounded in Haifa and other areas of northern Israel, while instructions were issued to citizens to move to safe places.

The army says that in view of possible further attacks, a high alert will be maintained for the next few hours.

According to Israeli officials, the claim of Iranian missile attacks has come at a time when the Israeli Air Force targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday. There have been reports of casualties as a result of the attack, but final details have not been released.

On the other hand, Iranian officials had already warned that Israel would respond in the event of attacks on the Lebanese capital.

The Revolutionary Guards have warned Israel in their latest statement that if the attacks on Lebanon are not stopped, the consequences could be more serious and devastating.

The recent developments have given rise to a new and dangerous tension in the Middle East, while the international community is closely monitoring the situation.

Abdul khalique

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