The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf, warning operators not to operate within the affected airspace at all altitudes and flight levels and to closely monitor airspace developments in the region, following U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Initially valid until Monday, 2 March 2026, and slated for review thereafter, the CZIB covers altitudes/flight levels in the airspace of: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

On 28 February 2026, Israel and the U.S. conducted military strikes targeting sites within Iranian territory. In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks.

“The possession of all-altitude capable air-defence systems, cruise and ballistic missiles and the use of air assets capable to operate at all-altitudes, including interception capability make the entire affected airspace vulnerable to spill-over risks, misidentification, miscalculation and failure of interception procedures,” EASA’s CZIB states.

“Given the current and expected developments, there is thus a high risk to civil aviation in the affected airspace.”

EASA, together with the Commission and Member States, will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk for EU aircraft operators due to the evolution of the threat and risk situation.

Information is also being shared through the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, alongside available guidance or direction from their national authorities.