European Union Aviation Agency tells operators to avoid Iran, Iraq airspace until August 31
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised airlines to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace until August 31, 2026, due to heightened military tensions. This directive follows previous warnings regarding other Middle Eastern airspaces.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) that airlines should not operate within the airspace of Iran and Iraq, amid ongoing tensions and the potential for further military action. The EASA said its bulletin for the airspaces of Iran and Iraq was valid until August 31.
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