Israeli airspace closed due to Iranian drone threat
The Telegraph — April 14, 2024, 01:00 AM UTC
Summary: Israel and neighboring countries closed airspace due to an Iranian drone threat, causing flight disruptions for British travellers. Israel shut airspace to all flights, anticipating drones at 2am. Jordan also blocked airspace, declaring a state of emergency. Iraq halted all air traffic. Longer flight times and increased airfares are expected as airlines avoid Iranian airspace. Situation is continuously monitored for updates.
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