- 6d ago
EASA tells airlines to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon airspace until 31 August after new US-Iran strikes
The EU aviation safety agency has told carriers to avoid the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon through 31 August, citing a fragile US-Iran truce and the risk of further military action after a new round of strikes.
- Jun 28
Iran claims exclusive 30-day control of Strait of Hormuz and warns against outside intervention
After three days of renewed skirmishes, Iran's foreign minister declared from Baghdad that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Tehran's sole management for another 30 days and warned that unilateral actions would only prolong the crisis.
- Jun 28
Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain after American airstrikes, warns peace talks could collapse
Iranian missiles and drones struck American-used facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain overnight, the Revolutionary Guard said Sunday, threatening to paralyse the US-Iran peace process if Washington continues its attacks.
- Jun 28
Iraqi forces storm Baghdad's Green Zone, arresting at least eight politicians and officials in anti-corruption operation
Iraqi security forces raided the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad early Sunday, arresting at least eight politicians and senior officials in a court-ordered anti-corruption sweep. Prime Minister Ali al-Saidi launched the campaign six weeks into his tenure, following confessions by the former deputy oil minister.
