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2026-09-18 21:34:09
[Iraq Returns Restricted Airspace in the West to Civilian Authorities] ⑴ The Iraqi Ministry of Transportation stated in a statement on Friday that the country has returned restricted airspace in the west to its civil authorities, ending restrictions imposed since 2016 for military operations. ⑵ The ministry stated that all previously reserved areas stretching across western Iraq from north to south have been handed over to agencies responsible for airports and air navigation for civilian use. ⑶ This move is expected to provide Iraqi aviation authorities with more space to reroute flight routes, ease restrictions on aircraft flights, and improve airspace utilization efficiency.
