EU Aviation Regulator Urges Airlines to Avoid Iran's Turbulent Airspace

The European Union's aviation regulator has advised airlines to steer clear of Iran's airspace amid heightened tensions following Iran's crackdown on protests and U.S. intervention threats. The advisory comes after violent clashes in Iran and renewed security risks to civil flights due to unpredictable military responses.

The European Union's aviation regulator recommended on Friday that airlines in the bloc avoid using Iranian airspace, citing escalating tensions due to Tehran's violent response to protests and potential U.S. intervention.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a bulletin warning that the presence of military weapons and unpredictable state actions pose a significant risk to civil flights over Iran.

Despite Iran reopening its airspace after a brief closure earlier in the week, major European carriers continued to skirt the region, mindful of past incidents involving civil aircraft in contested airspace.

(With inputs from agencies.)