Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal: EU agency

Airlines should continue ​to avoid the airspace over ‌Iran, ​Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, ⁠because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said.EASA said ‌on Wednesday it was extending its conflict-zone advisory for ‌the region until July 1.Short-term ‌violations of the U.S.-Iran ‌ceasefire remain possible, ‌in particular in and around ​the Strait ‌of ​Hormuz and neighboring airspace, ⁠the agency said.The agency also flagged the fragile ​ceasefire ⁠between ⁠Israel and Hezbollah, creating the potential for military activity impacting ⁠the airspace of Lebanon.EASA said all operators must exercise caution and take potential risks into account when ‌operating within the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, ​Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. (Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in ​Bengaluru; ‌Editing by Andrew Heavens)