Iraq has restricted access to its flight corridors from Nov 7 to 11 as the government prepares for what it described as “expected combat operations” in response to potential U.S. military strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. The limit on air traffic follows a Nov 5 order by the nation’s nuclear regulator to implement radiation monitoring systems and emergency response plans along the border to detect possible radioactive leaks.
The border network is integrated with the International Atomic Energy Agency to provide real-time data on radiation levels. While Iraqi officials stated there is currently no immediate radiation risk, they noted that regional terrain and wind patterns would likely keep the impact of any potential nuclear fallout limited.
