EASA Warns Airlines to Avoid Iran, Iraq-Lebanon Airspace until August 31

ILLUSTRATION PIXABAY/Dawid-Luko

JAKARTA - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has instructed airlines to avoid airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, citing tensions in the region.

EASA said its instructions were valid until August 31, "unless reviewed earlier."

As reported by CNN, Wednesday, July 8, EASA said the implementation of the ceasefire was still fragile and tensions remained high.

EASA said its flight advisory was based on "the ongoing high level of tension and the potential for further military action."

"If the current ceasefire fails, Iran's airspace may be exposed to urgent threats," EASA added.