The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised airlines to avoid operating flights through the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon for the time being, citing ongoing security concerns across the Middle East.
In its latest guidance, EASA said that although a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at supporting a ceasefire between the United States and Iran has contributed to a slight improvement in regional security conditions, tensions have not fully subsided. The agency warned that the situation could deteriorate again without notice.
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The Airspace Warning issued by EASA also urges airlines to exercise heightened caution when conducting flight operations over the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Israel.
According to the agency, the risk of ceasefire violations remains present. Any sudden escalation, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, could disrupt both air and maritime transportation routes across the region.
EASA has called on airlines to continuously monitor security developments, maintain updated risk assessments and prepare contingency plans for potential emergencies.
Aviation experts note that despite recent diplomatic efforts, the Middle East has not yet achieved full stability. As a result, international aviation authorities continue to enforce precautionary measures to safeguard passengers, airline crews and cargo operations.
Industry specialists emphasize that such airspace advisories help airlines prepare for potential threats and ensure the highest levels of operational safety for global air travel.
