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Iraq, Syria close airspace after Iran attacks Israel
- Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority reported the closure of Iraqi airspace for 72 hours
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Iraq and Syria closed their airspace as a safety measure after Iran launched missiles across their territory towards Israel, impacting regional air travel.
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- Iraq's 72-hour airspace closure.
- Syria's 12-hour southern air corridor closure.
- Iran's missile launch targeting Israel.
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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.