Iraq has extended its airspace closure for 72 hours and Iran has closed its western airspace following Iranian retaliatory strikes on US military bases, leaving airspace over Iran, Iraq, and much of the Gulf virtually empty. According to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, airspace will remain fully closed to all flights due to security concerns following ballistic missile strikes, while Iran has confirmed closing its western airspace amid rising tensions. This disruption has left hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded as major international airlines suspend regional services, prompting warnings from aviation experts regarding global supply chains. [Breaking News](https://example.com)