“Based on all available information, the recommendation in the current security environment is that, as a precaution, flights over Iran at all altitudes should be avoided until further notice,” RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.

In addition, the agency continues to recommend avoiding flying over Iraq at all altitudes.

At the same time, EASA noted a "very dynamic" development of the situation.

On the night of January 8, Iran launched rocket attacks on two US bases in Iraq.

Later, the Ukrainian Boeing 737 crashed shortly after departure from Tehran airport, killing 176 people.

On January 11, Tehran admitted that the Iranian air defense system mistakenly shot down an airplane, mistaking it for a cruise missile.

The honored pilot of Russia Yuri Sytnik in an interview with URA.RU commented on the situation with flights over Iran.