Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced a temporary, precautionary shutdown of the nation’s airspace for a duration of 72 hours on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The urgent safety directive orders the complete grounding and redirection of all incoming, departing, and transit commercial flights across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
According to a formal statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the 72-hour suspension was enacted following continuous assessments of the immediate domestic security environment. Aviation officials clarified that the measure serves as a vital safeguard to protect civil aviation and passengers from rapidly escalating regional military activities and cross-border tensions.
The Civil Aviation Authority emphasized that the closure will remain subject to constant evaluation and technical reviews based on real-time security data. Officials committed to providing immediate updates and direct operational notifications to global airline companies and international transit bodies as emerging regional dynamics shift over the coming days.