ISTANBUL 

The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the resumption of air traffic in the country's airspace after a temporary and full closure, the state news agency WAM reported Tuesday.

The decision came after the situation was stabilized and followed a thorough assessment of operational and security conditions coordinated with relevant authorities, the GCAA said.

Real-time monitoring remains in place to ensure the highest level of air navigation safety, the authority stated.

It also thanked passengers and airlines for their cooperation and affirmed its teams are fully ready to respond to any developments.

The resumption occurred after UAE officials announced a full closure of the country's airspace as an "exceptional precautionary measure" to ensure the safety of flights, crews and national territory after the Ministry of Defense reported responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

The development came as hostilities in the region have escalated since Israel and the US launched joint attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, killing over 1,300 people so far, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

⁠Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while also disrupting global markets and aviation.