Iraq, Syria close airspace after Iran attacks Israel

BAGHDAD: Iraq and Syria closed their airspace as a safety precaution on Sunday after their eastern neighbour Iran launched missiles across their territory towards targets in Israel.

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In a brief statement, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority reported the closure of Iraqi airspace for 72 hours. Syria’s authority closed the country’s “southern air corridors” for 12 hours.