Iraqi Airways resumes flights following Iran-Israel ceasefire
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Transport stated on Tuesday that Iraqi Airways will resume flights on Wednesday, a day after Iran and Israel reached a ceasefire agreement following a 12-day conflict in which Tel Aviv and Tehran exchanged missile and drone raids.
According to a statement from the Iraqi Transport Ministry, Iraqi Airways will resume regular flight operations to international and domestic destinations through Baghdad International Airport and Basra International Airport on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
This decision is made under the direct supervision of the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Al-Saadawi.
The statement noted that the decision was made after security risks to aviation safety had been eliminated and the airspace had progressively returned to normal conditions.
The announcement followed over 90 flights operated by Iraq's national carrier from Basra International Airport to other countries, where over 24,900 Iraqis were safely returned after being stuck overseas due to the region's emergency situations.
After Israel bombarded Iran on June 13, asserting that it aimed to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons, airlines continued to steer clear of large portions of the Middle East.
This avoidance was due to ongoing missile confrontations between Israel and Iran, representing the latest disruption in the region.
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