European Safety Agency recommends avoiding Gulf airspace until July 29

The European Aviation Safety Agency has advised airlines to avoid flying over several Gulf states' airspace until July 29, citing security risks from repeated ceasefire violations.

• The agency issued the recommendation on Tuesday, covering Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and part of the Gulf of Oman airspace.
• The recommendation remains in effect until July 29 unless reviewed earlier.
• The agency stated that the temporary US-Iran ceasefire has seen "repeated and significant violations," leading to heightened risk levels.
• The agency also cited risks from Iran's efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on commercial ships, and related US military operations.