EASA warns airlines not to operate in Iranian airspace.
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) advised air operators to avoid flying within Iranian airspace due to a high risk of misidentification and potential dangerous responses from Iranian defense systems.
- EASA highlighted that the heightened alert status of Iranian air defense forces, amid the possibility of US military action, increases the risk to civil flights in the region.
- The agency urged operators to exercise caution and implement contingency plans for flights over neighboring countries, especially those hosting US military bases.
- EASA warned that any US intervention could provoke retaliatory actions against US assets, further escalating risks in adjacent airspaces.
