Baghdad: Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit flights for an additional 48 hours.
In a statement, the authority said the closure will remain in effect from today, until noon on Saturday as a temporary and precautionary measure.
It explained that the decision was taken following a continuous assessment of the regional security situation and recent developments, noting that updates will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority had previously extended the suspension of air traffic in the country's airspace for another 48 hours on Monday due to continued security tensions in the region.
