Egypt Orders Airlines to Avoid Iranian Airspace Amid Military Exercises

Egypt has instructed its airlines to steer clear of Iranian airspace for a three-hour window on Thursday. Initially, Egyptian officials did not specify the reason behind the directive. However, they later clarified that the avoidance is due to "military exercises being conducted over Iranian airspace."

The decision has raised eyebrows within the international aviation community. An international flight operations group has remarked that such an order is highly unusual, highlighting the growing tensions in the region.

This precautionary measure comes on the heels of heightened military activity in the. . .