
The rapid escalation forced several diplomatic outposts to close and prompted airspace restrictions across the Gulf and beyond, reflecting acute regional volatility. Spain’s decision to bar U.S. military flights and close its airspace is part of these wider restrictions, showing that airspace closures now extend into Europe and not only the immediate region. These measures increase risks to civilian and military aviation and raise the prospect of broader disruptions.
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