Airspace Alert: EU warns airlines to steer clear of Iran as war fears grow

In a safety bulletin, EASA warned that the presence of multiple weapon systems and heightened military readiness pose a serious risk to civil aviation. “The presence and possible use of a wide range of weapons and air-defence systems, combined with unpredictable state responses and the potential activation of surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, creates a high risk to civil flights operating at all altitudes and flight levels,” the agency said.

EASA added that Iran is expected to remain on elevated military alert nationwide. “Considering the overall high level of tensions, Iran is likely to maintain heightened alert levels for its air force and air defence units,” the statement said.

The advisory comes amid growing uncertainty in the region following warnings from Tehran. A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday that Iran has cautioned neighbouring countries hosting U.S. troops that American military bases would be targeted if Washington launches strikes against Tehran.

According to the official, the warning was conveyed to several U.S. allies in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, with Iran urging them to prevent any U.S. military action as tensions rise over President Donald Trump’s threats to intervene in Iran’s unrest.