Qatar Airways Resumes Flight Operations in Middle East

Qatar Airways announced it will restart flights to Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria following the removal of airspace restrictions prompted by the Israeli-Iran crisis. Flights to Iraq resume immediately, with Lebanon and Jordan on July 1, and Syria on July 6.

Qatar Airways declared on Monday its decision to recommence flight operations to several Middle Eastern nations, including Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria, after the lifting of airspace restrictions that were earlier enforced due to tensions between Israel and Iran.

The carrier, which is owned by the Qatari state, confirmed that its flights to Iraq would restart later in the day. Meanwhile, services to Lebanon and Jordan are slated to resume on July 1, followed by flights to Syria on July 6.

This development is expected to restore crucial travel links in the region, offering renewed connectivity for both business and personal travel, as tensions show signs of easing.

(With inputs from agencies.)