The European Union ​Aviation Safety ‌Agency (EASA) said on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) ​that ⁠airlines should not operate within the airspace ‌of Iran and Iraq, ‌amid ongoing ‌tensions ⁠and the potential ⁠for further military action. The EASA ​said its ‌bulletin for the airspaces of Iran and Iraq ‌was valid ​until August 31.

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The agency’s previous ⁠bulletin, which expires on ‌Wednesday (July 8, 2026), included Lebanon. It had also asked airlines to exercise caution when ‌operating within the ​airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, ⁠Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, ⁠UAE and Saudi Arabia.