Hakim: Iraq’s sovereignty hinges on airspace control

Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, has stressed that true sovereignty cannot be achieved without full control over the country’s airspace. Speaking at a ceremony marking the anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi Army, Hakim reflected on the institution’s history and its revival after 2003 in the face of terrorism and severe challenges.

By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen to enforce Israeli airspace ban

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces launch operations to block commercial air travel in Israeli skies in solidarity with Gaza.