Back to timelineOperation Epic Fury
Feb 28 04:00 ET
BREAKING

Iran Closes Airspace — Internet Drops to 54%

Iran issues a NOTAM shutting down all civilian air traffic. Internet connectivity in Tehran drops to approximately 54% of normal levels. Phone communications cut in parts of Iran. Israel also closes its airspace. Subsequently Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, and parts of Syria close their airspace. Dubai International Airport suspends all flights indefinitely.