EU aviation regulator urges to avoid flights over Iran

EASA emphasized in its warning the "high risk for civil air flights" operating over Iran. The regulator specified that the current situation and the possibility of military actions by the US have led to increased combat readiness of Iranian air defense forces.

The agency highlighted that there is a risk of misidentification of aerial objects in Iranian airspace. Additionally, the presence of various weapons and air defense systems, as well as the unpredictable reactions from the Iranian side, could pose serious threats to civil aviation.

EASA also pointed out the potential consequences of a possible US invasion of Iran, including retaliatory actions from the Islamic Republic that could affect American assets in the region and increase risks for neighboring countries with US military bases.

Earlier, the Al Hadath channel reported that Iranian authorities decided to close the airspace near the border with Iraq, which sparked speculation about possible strikes from the US, as DW clarifies, citing the dpa agency. The White House press secretary added that only President Trump is aware of his plans, and only a narrow circle of advisors is informed about the situation.

At the same time, the Ukrainian embassy in Iran reported a temporary suspension of its operations due to the worsening security situation, adding that it would notify about the resumption of activities later.

DW also reminds that protests in Iran began to emerge in late December 2025. Initially, people took to the streets due to the severe economic situation; however, soon the demands of the protesters became political, including calls for the overthrow of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The protests escalated into mass riots in several cities. According to the human rights organization HRANA, at least 544 people died during the protests, and more than 10,600 were detained.