Jordan accelerated airspace opening under an early stipulation.
Sky's the Limit Again in Jordan, as Incoming Flights Require Extra Fuel
After a brief hiatus, flights are back in the friendly skies of Jordan following a closure due to operational reasons. Air Traffic Control Service at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman reported that the airspace is now open for business, but with a catch — flights incoming to Jordan must have additional 30 minutes of fuel on hand.
This latest development is occurring amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, where tensions between Iran and Israel have reached new heights. Last night, Israel initiated Operation "Wrath of the Lion," aiming its sights on Iran's nuclear and military facilities, while Iran retaliated with Operation "Retribution - 3," launching rocket attacks on Israel. The back-and-forth continued with more attacks exchanged the following day.
Iran's ResponseIran countered Israel's attacks with a barrage of its own, targeting Haifa and its large oil refinery using a combination of hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles of medium range, like Emad, Ghadr, Kheibar Shekan, and drones. Israel claimed victory by striking a fuel depot in northern Tehran and a storage facility in the south of the city. Reports suggest that Iran's defense ministry headquarters and the building of the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research were also targeted. The IRGC announced a third wave of retaliatory operations later that evening.
As the conflict enters its fourth day, both sides have suffered losses, with the situation remaining volatile and tensions running high. Disruptions to Iran's energy infrastructure could further strain the already strained country, potentially leading to increased protests and instability.
The Impact of Operation 'Wrath of the Lion'While not explicitly stated in recent reports, Israel has been conducting Operation 'Wrath of the Lion,' a series of strikes against critical Iranian energy infrastructure. These strikes targeted significant energy facilities such as the Shahran oil depot, the Shahr Rey oil refinery in Tehran, and natural gas refineries in Bushehr Province, aiming to disrupt Iran's military capabilities and energy sector. Israel has also reported success in disabling Iranian air defense systems to maintain air superiority.
Despite the ongoing conflict, the skies over Jordan are open once more for travelers with an extra 30 minutes of fuel in their tanks, ready for a smooth journey ahead.
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, as demonstrated by Operation 'Wrath of the Lion' and Iran's subsequent counterattack, has significantly affected regional politics, escalating war-and-conflicts in the Middle East. In light of this general-news, the recently reopened skies of Jordan require incoming flights to carry an additional 30 minutes of fuel due to potential disruptions to airspace.
