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Iraq closes airspace after Israeli strikes on Iran

The Iraqi News Agency reported the closure of the country's airspace after Israel struck Iran. The Ministry of Transport confirmed the decision.

Iraq closes airspace after Israeli strikes on Iran

Iraq closed its airspace on Saturday, according to the Iraqi News Agency, after Israel launched strikes on Iran. The agency reported that 'the Ministry of Transport announces the closure of Iraqi airspace'.

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