Iran shuts down airspace; foreign officials warn against travel to Israel

Amid rising regional tensions, Iran briefly closed its airspace to all flights except those with prior permission. Simultaneously, the U.S. embassies in Jerusalem, Qatar, and Kuwait issued security alerts, advising caution and restricting travel to certain military facilities. The UK Foreign Office also advised against all but essential travel to Israel, citing a heightened risk of regional tension and potential travel disruptions. These warnings followed reports of personnel movements by the U.S. Department of War and President Trump's statement that the killing of protesters in Iran had stopped. The Iranian government has faced criticism and protests over economic grievances and political repression, with reports claiming thousands have been killed.

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