Jordan closes its airspace to foreign airlines

Jordan has announced the closure of its airspace for the second time since Israel’s surprise strike on Iran early Friday triggered a wave of retaliatory actions from the Islamic Republic.

In an official statement, Jordan’s Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission confirmed the immediate suspension of all takeoffs, landings, and overflights within the country’s airspace. The closure is effective until further notice, though authorities indicated it is expected to remain in place for at least five days.

Only Royal Jordanian aircraft are authorized to fly.

Jordan, which shares a border with Israel, previously closed its airspace briefly over the weekend during the initial escalation. This latest decision reflects growing regional instability and concerns over potential security risks to civilian aviation.

Flights already en route may be rerouted, and airlines operating in the region are advised to monitor the situation closely and adjust their schedules accordingly.

No further details were provided regarding when the airspace might reopen, with officials stating that the decision will depend on developments in the regional security landscape.