Baghdad, March 01 (QNA) - The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced that it has extended the suspension of air navigation traffic for another 24 hours amid the ongoing security tensions in the region.

In a statement today, the authority pointed out that it has been decided to extend the temporary closure of airspaces for all inbound and outbound flights for 24 hours, effective from 12 p.m. Sunday afternoon local time, on precautionary grounds.

This measure is a product of the ongoing assessment of the security situation in the wake of the tensions in the region, the statement read. It affirms that the procedure has been taken based on an overall review of pertinent facts, while the decision shall be calibrated based on new developments that might emerge.

On Saturday, the authority decided to close Iraqi airspaces in the aftermath of the security incidents and tensions in the region. (QNA)