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Iraqi News
a day ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq suspends flights at all airports
Baghdad – Iraq closed its airspace and suspended air traffic across the country on Friday, state media said, after Israel said it carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear and military sites. 'The ministry of transport closes Iraqi airspace and suspends air traffic at all Iraqi airports,' the Iraq News Agency reported.
Iraqi News
a day ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq and Jordan maintain airspace closures
Baghdad – Jordan and Iraq on Friday announced the closure of their airspace and grounded all flights after Israel's attack on Iran, with Amman vowing it would not allow any violations of its airspace. 'The kingdom's airspace is temporarily closed, and air traffic suspended for all aircraft — incoming, outgoing and in transit, as a precaution against any risks resulting from the regional escalation,' the Jordanian civil aviation authority said in a statement. 'Jordan has not and will not allow any violation of its airspace, reaffirming that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict,' government spokesperson Mohammad Momani told AFP. Jordan, which borders Israel, intercepted multiple drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel in October 2024. Iraq, which borders Iran, also closed its airspace on Friday. 'The ministry of transport closes Iraqi airspace and suspends air traffic at all Iraqi airports,' the Iraq News Agency reported.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jordan, Iraq close airspace after Israel strikes Iran
Jordan and Iraq on Friday (June 13, 2025) announced the closure of their airspace and grounded all flights after Israel's attack on Iran, with Amman vowing it would not allow any violations of its airspace. "The kingdom's airspace is temporarily closed, and air traffic suspended for all aircraft — incoming, outgoing and in transit, as a precaution against any risks resulting from the regional escalation," the Jordanian civil aviation authority said in a statement. "Jordan has not and will not allow any violation of its airspace, reaffirming that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict," government spokesperson Mohammad Momani told AFP. Jordan, which borders Israel, intercepted multiple drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel in October 2024. Iraq, which borders Iran, also closed its airspace on Friday. "The ministry of transport closes Iraqi airspace and suspends air traffic at all Iraqi airports," the Iraq News Agency reported.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Jordan, Iraq close airspace after Israel strikes Iran
Jordan and Iraq have announced the closure of their airspace. All flights have been grounded following Israel's attack on Iran. Amman has declared it will not permit any airspace violations. Jordan had intercepted drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel in October 2024. Iraq has also closed its airspace and suspended air traffic at all airports. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Jordan and Iraq on Friday announced the closure of their airspace and grounded all flights after Israel's attack on Iran, with Amman vowing it would not allow any violations of its airspace."The kingdom's airspace is temporarily closed, and air traffic suspended for all aircraft -- incoming, outgoing and in transit, as a precaution against any risks resulting from the regional escalation," the Jordanian civil aviation authority said in a statement."Jordan has not and will not allow any violation of its airspace, reaffirming that the Kingdom will not be a battleground for any conflict," government spokesperson Mohammad Momani told which borders Israel, intercepted multiple drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel in October which borders Iran, also closed its airspace on Friday."The ministry of transport closes Iraqi airspace and suspends air traffic at all Iraqi airports," the Iraq News Agency reported.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Israel attacks Iran: Iraq closes airspace; all flights halted
Israel's military operation against Iran (Image credits: AP) Iraq closed its airspace and suspended all air traffic Friday following Israel's military operation against Iran. "The ministry of transport closes Iraqi airspace and suspends air traffic at all Iraqi airports," the Iraq News Agency reported. Israel launched the operation late Thursday, with explosions reported in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strikes, saying they targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites. "This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," Netanyahu said in a video statement, naming the offensive "Rising Lion." Israel's defense minister described the strikes as "preemptive," as Israel has repeatedly warned it would act militarily if Iran's nuclear program posed a serious threat. International monitors have said Iran continues to enrich uranium close to weapons-grade levels. The US denied involvement in the operation. Secretary of state Marco Rubio said the US was not part of the strikes, and officials emphasised the decision and execution were entirely Israel's. The attack comes amid ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Iran aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Despite these negotiations, tensions remain high between Israel and Iran, who share a long history of hostility.
