No more security risks, many Middle Eastern countries reopen airspace

Many Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, have resumed civilian flights following Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel on April 13.

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Many Middle Eastern countries changed routes or canceled flights to avoid Iranian and Israeli airspace on the morning of April 14. (Photo: FLIGHT RADAR 24)

Iraq reopened its airspace on April 14 after suspending all air traffic as neighboring Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.

On the same day, Jordan, Iraq's neighbor, Israel and Lebanon also reopened their airspace.

In a similar move, Iraq's civil aviation authority announced the "reopening of airspace" and the resumption of flights to and from airports across the country, saying there were no longer any "security risks to civilian aircraft".

Meanwhile, Lebanon's Transport Minister Ali Hamie announced: "We have resumed flights from 7am on April 14 (04:00 GMT) and we are monitoring the situation." The official added that Beirut's international airport "is back in operation."

Israel has reopened its airspace as of 7:30 a.m. local time, adding that flight schedules from Tel Aviv are expected to be affected by delays and advising travelers to check flight times before arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Israel's El Al said it has resumed operations and is working to stabilize its flight schedule as soon as possible. The airline had earlier canceled 15 flights to Europe, Dubai and Russia on Tuesday, while several flights from Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand, were unable to land in Israeli airspace and were forced to turn back.

(according to AFP)

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