Lufthansa Halts Flights Amid Middle East Conflict

German airline Lufthansa has decided to avoid Iranian, Iraqi, and Jordanian airspace until October 2 due to escalating armed conflicts. The airline is suspending flights to Amman and Erbil. A U.S. reporter noted that Iran may attack Israel with ballistic missiles, which can reach targets in 12 minutes.

German airline Lufthansa announced on Tuesday it will steer clear of Iranian, Iraqi, and Jordanian airspace up to and including October 2, following the escalation of an armed conflict in the Middle East. Consequently, the airline has suspended its flights to and from Amman and Erbil.

Amid the rising tension, there are concerns that Iran could potentially attack Israel using ballistic missiles that can hit targets within 12 minutes, instead of drones or cruise missiles that take longer. This information was shared by a U.S. Axios reporter, citing a Western source familiar with the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)