Airspace Lockdown in Iran, Syria, Iraq After Israeli Air Strikes on Iranian Military Bases

In response to Iran's October 1 missile strikes, which launched over 200 rockets and ballistic missiles on Israel, Israeli forces targeted key Iranian military bases in Tehran and other major cities. The strikes, conducted in the early morning hours, are seen as a counteraction for the attack that Iran launched to avenge the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Following the Israeli air strikes, the airspaces over Iran, Syria, and Iraq were shut down to ensure security. Open-source flight tracker FlightRadar24 confirmed a complete lockdown, showing no aircraft operating in these countries' skies. Iran has since announced that it will soon resume flights.

In Syria, officials reported air strikes from the direction of the Golan Heights and Lebanon, prompting Syria’s air defense systems to activate. Syria, allied with Iran as part of the anti-Israel "Axis of Resistance," stated that these actions compromise regional stability.

Iraq also closed its airspace, citing safety concerns for civil aviation. Officials confirmed that restricting airspace is a standard safety response, allowing air defense systems to better distinguish between friendly and potential hostile aircraft.

As tensions remain high, Iran has pledged a "proportional response" to what it calls an Israeli "act of aggression." The Israeli Defense Forces warned Iran of "heavy consequences" should it escalate the situation further.

The United States, informed of Israel's plans in advance, confirmed that no U.S. forces or equipment were involved in the operation. White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett expressed U.S. support for Israel's defensive actions and called on Iran to stop its attacks to avoid further escalation.