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Iraq denies closing airspace over military concerns, clarifies measures

Iraqi authorities have denied closing national airspace amid regional tensions, stating that only a small area was restricted for training purposes.

Iraq denies closing airspace over military concerns, clarifies measures

Iraqi authorities have refuted claims of closing the country's airspace amid regional tensions. They clarified that only a small area was restricted for training purposes, not the entire national airspace. The Iraqi Security Media Cell stated that the situation remains stable and security institutions are continuing their duties according to established plans.

They also dismissed reports of an airspace closure as inaccurate, explaining that the action was limited solely to designating a very restricted airspace for training.

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