Iraq: Officials announce flight resumption nationwide the morning of Oct. 26 following earlier airspace closure /update 1

Iraqi officials have announced the resumption of all flights nationwide the morning of Oct. 26. Authorities closed the nation's airspace earlier the same day as a precaution following Israeli airstrikes against military targets in Iran.

Residual flight delays and cancellations are likely through at least Oct. 26 as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs. Further intermittent closures are possible in the coming days amid regional tensions and the potential for additional retaliatory actions between Israel and Iran.