Jordan, Syria, Lebanon reopen airspace as Israel, Iran trade fire
Diplomatic relations with Israel
All three countries neighbor Israel, but only Jordan has formal diplomatic relations with it.
Leadership changes in Syria
Syria was long ruled by Bashar al-Assad, an ally of Iran. However, since his ouster in December, the country has been led by Islamist former rebels.
The situation in Lebanon
Lebanon hosts Hezbollah, a militant group that was significantly weakened in a war with Israel ending in late 2024. Since then, the Lebanese government has been working to implement a ceasefire, which requires Hezbollah to hand over its arsenal and withdraw from areas near the Israeli border.
Jordan's airspace reopening
"Jordan has reopened its airspace starting 7:30 am (0430 GMT)," announced Haitham Misto, chairman of the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission.
Lebanon's airspace reopening
Lebanon's Transport Minister Fayez Rassamni also announced the reopening of the country's airspace from 10:00 am (0700 GMT) Saturday.
Syria's airspace update
In Syria, the aviation authority confirmed the reopening of the country's airspace to civilian aircraft.
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