Iraqi security media: The competent authorities deny what has been disseminated by some media outlets and social media platforms regarding the closure of Iraqi airspace in anticipation of potential security events or developments. This news is not accurate and does not reflect the reality of the steps taken. It is clear that what happened is the designation of an extremely limited airspace, for purely training purposes, as part of the annual shooting event carried out by the Air Defense Command on its various weapons. This does not represent a closure of Iraqi airspace or a restriction of air traffic in general.

Iraqi security media: The competent authorities deny what has been disseminated by some media outlets and social media platforms regarding the closure of Iraqi airspace in anticipation of potential security events or developments. This news is not accurate and does not reflect the reality of the steps taken. It is clear that what happened is the designation of an extremely limited airspace, for purely training purposes, as part of the annual shooting event carried out by the Air Defense Command on its various weapons. This does not represent a closure of Iraqi airspace or a restriction of air traffic in general.