The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised airlines not to operate through the airspace of Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon until August 31, citing heightened security risks amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran.

Flight Warning Extended Through August

EASA has officially advised airlines not to fly through the airspace of Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon under any circumstances until August 31. The agency said the decision follows the escalation in military activity between Iran and the United States, which poses a direct risk to the safety of civilian aircraft.

Previous Warnings Lifted for Gulf Countries

At the same time, EASA lifted its previous advisory urging caution when flying through the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. It remains unclear whether updated guidance will be issued for flights traveling to those countries or whether only transit through their airspace is now considered safe.

Ceasefire Remains Fragile

According to EASA, the ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains "fragile." The agency said its latest guidance reflects the possibility of further military escalation, warning that any collapse of the ceasefire could significantly increase risks to Iran's airspace and the wider region.

Military Tensions Raise Aviation Concerns

The updated advisory follows missile attacks launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to earlier U.S. strikes on military sites inside Iran. The exchange of attacks has raised renewed concerns over the safety of civilian air travel across the region.