CAIRO, Egypt – April 16, 2024 – Iraqi Airways has announced the restart of passenger flights between Iraq and Iran, effective today, Tuesday, April 16th. This news comes after a brief closure of Iraqi airspace over the weekend.
The closure, announced by Iraq’s transport minister, was reportedly a response to heightened regional tensions following Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday. The strike, involving missiles and drones, marked a significant escalation and raised concerns about a wider conflict.