Qatar Airways cancels flights to Iraq
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Following a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Qatar Airways announced on Friday the temporary cancellation of its flights to both Iran and Iraq due to rising tensions in the region.
'Qatar Airways has temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq due to current situation in the region,' the airline said in an official statement.
In a further sign of growing instability, Jordan also closed its airspace to all flights on Friday, compounding regional aviation disruptions.
Earlier today, Duba's Emirates cancelled all flights to Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iran.
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