Iraq denies closing airspace over military concerns, clarifies measures

Iraqi authorities have denied closing the country's airspace in anticipation of possible military operations in the region, clarifying that recent measures were limited to designating a very small area for training purposes and do not constitute a closure of Iraqi airspace.

The Iraqi Security Media Cell stated that the situation in the country remains stable and that security institutions continue to carry out their duties according to established plans. The cell added that reports circulating about an airspace closure are inaccurate and do not reflect the reality of the measures taken.

The cell further explained that the action was limited solely to allocating a very restricted airspace for training, denying claims that a decision had been made to close Iraqi airspace in anticipation of potential military developments in the region.