Following Israeli military action against Iran, Iraq has shut down its airspace and halted all air traffic. Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the strikes, dubbed "Rising Lion," targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, while Israel's defense minister called them preemptive due to concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment. The US has denied any involvement in the operation.
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