Eyas extends Gulf flight ban amid US-Iran tensions
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its warnings regarding civilian flights over the Gulf region until the end of September 2026, due to escalating geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran and the increased risks over the waters of the Gulf and surrounding areas. The agency recommends avoiding flying over the waters of the Arabian Sea, while allowing takeoffs and landings at airports within affected areas, provided that risk reduction measures are in place. It also continues to advise against operating civil flights through Iranian, Iraqi, and Lebanese airspace, with the exception of flights to or from Beirut if they follow maritime routes. This comes amid rising threats of missile and drone attacks stemming from Iran's efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz and recurring attacks on ships, alongside the presence of US military bases in the region.
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