MEA cancels flights to Iraq as airspace remains closed

Lebanese carrier Middle East Airlines (MEA) announced Saturday the cancellation of its scheduled flights to Iraq on Saturday and Sunday, as Iraqi airspace remains closed due to escalating and unprecedented military tensions between Iran and Israel, against the backdrop of ongoing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program.MEA urged passengers to contact its call center at 1320 or 1330, or visit its website for the latest updates.Iraq closed its airspace following the initial wave of Israeli strikes on Iranian territory overnight on June 12–13, which were followed by missile fire from Tehran. The exchange of strikes has continued, and the conflict has significantly disrupted regional air traffic.Several international airlines have since suspended flights to Lebanon, although Lebanese airspace has only been closed temporarily at intervals.La...