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📊 Why it matters
• It’s a serious escalation in the regional Gaza‑Yemen‑Israel axis ⚠️
• Raises concerns over civil aviation safety
• Highlights how airspace control and missile defense are crucial in modern warfare

Airspace closed over multiple Middle East countries, Tel Aviv airport shut down after Israel attacks Iran
Updated on: June 13, 2025 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Airspace was closed over Israel, Jordan, Iran and Iraq on Friday after Israel said it began a major military operation against Iran.

Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport was also closed following Israel’s wave of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and other targets. The airport said that due to the current security situation, all flights to and from the airport were canceled until further notice.