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Iraq closes its airspace after strikes on Iran

Published: 28 Feb 2026 - 10:33 am | Last Updated: 28 Feb 2026 - 10:34 am
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Baghdad: Iraq closed its airspace on Saturday, state media said, after strikes were carried out against Iran.

"The ministry of transport announces closing Iraqi airspace," the Iraq News Agency INA reported.
 

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