Syria and Iraq reopen airspace after regional tensions ease
Flight operations resume as Damascus and Baghdad lift restrictions imposed during Iran-Israel military escalation
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) – Syria and Iraq have reopened their airspace and resumed normal flight operations after temporary closures triggered by heightened regional tensions following military exchanges between Iran and Israel.
Syrian aviation authorities announced the reopening of southern air corridors and the resumption of operations at Damascus International Airport after conducting a comprehensive review of the security situation.
Omar Hosari, head of Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, said airport operations and air traffic resumed at 4 p.m. local time following consultations with relevant authorities and a specialized committee tasked with monitoring regional developments.
The airport and southern airspace had been closed as a precautionary measure amid concerns over aviation safety during the recent escalation in the region. The restrictions forced several flights, including services to and from Dubai and Jeddah, to be rerouted.
Meanwhile, Iraq also reopened its airspace to civilian flights after authorities concluded that immediate security risks had subsided.
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority said all airports across the country had resumed normal operations and that airspace was once again available for domestic and international traffic. Officials added that the regional situation would continue to be monitored closely.
Iraq had suspended air traffic and announced a temporary closure of its airspace following Iranian missile launches toward Israel, which prompted concerns about the safety of commercial aviation routes across the Middle East.
The reopening came after Iran announced the conclusion of its military operation, easing fears of further immediate escalation and allowing aviation authorities in neighboring countries to reassess restrictions imposed during the crisis.
The temporary closures disrupted regional air travel and highlighted the vulnerability of Middle Eastern aviation corridors to military confrontations, with airlines forced to alter routes and schedules as tensions escalated.
With both Syria and Iraq restoring normal operations, regional air traffic is expected to gradually return to regular patterns, although aviation authorities remain on alert for any renewed security developments.
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