In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) advising all commercial air carriers to avoid its airspace. This advisory raises concerns about a potential military strike on Israel in the near future. The restriction, which applies to overflights, will be in effect on Thursday.This recent NOTAM follows a similar advisory issued by Egypt and UK, covering the same timeframe. The simultaneous alerts from these nations underscore the heightened state of alert in the region. Air traffic control agencies and commercial airlines are closely monitoring the situation to ensure passenger safety and adjust flight paths as necessary.🚨 BREAKING: IRAN ISSUES NOTAM -- ATTACK TONIGHT!Iran warns all commercial air carriers to avoid its airspace, signaling a possible attack on Israel in the coming hours.The overflight restriction is effective from 0100-0400 UTC Thursday morning.Egypt issued a NOTAM earlier… pic.twitter.com/ROTHCqBdqg— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 7, 2024Current Status of Iranian AirspaceAs of now, Iranian airspace is under heightened scrutiny. The restrictions are likely a precautionary measure in response to the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Aviation authorities and international agencies are advised to stay updated on the latest developments and operational guidelines issued by the Iranian authorities.Meanwhile, many airlines around the world are adjusting their schedules to avoid Iranian and Lebanese airspace and are suspending flights to Israel and Lebanon. This move comes in the wake of heightened safety concerns in these regions.The issue of flights over conflict zones gained significant attention a decade ago following the downing of Malaysia airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine, which resulted in the deaths of all 298 people on board.On Wednesday, United Airlines (UAL.O) announced that its flights to Tel Aviv, which were halted on July 31 due to security issues, remain suspended. The airline stated, We continue to closely monitor the situation and will prioritize the safety of our passengers and crew as we determine when to resume service.
