Tue Jun 24 05:08:12 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Iran’s Barrage Forces Israel to Close Airspace to Passenger Flights
**Dubai – June 24, 2025** – Amidst escalating tensions, the Israel Airport Authority announced today that it has closed Israeli airspace to all passenger flights, including emergency flights, due to barrages emanating from Iran. The closure went into effect on Tuesday, June 24th.
The airport authority confirmed that the decision was made necessary by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Israeli media reports indicated that some flights were forced to circle over the Mediterranean Sea as a result of the sudden closure.
While Israeli airports have been largely shut down since the beginning of the war with Iran, a limited number of emergency flights had recently begun operating. Today’s announcement effectively halts all passenger air travel in and out of the country.
The situation remains fluid, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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