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The United Arab Emirates restricted flights to a handful of approved routes until at least May 11 and activated emergency security protocols, according to Notices to Air Men (NOTAMs) published by its General Civil Aviation Authority. The restrictions came two days after the UAE had lifted all precautionary airspace measures and said its airspace was clear.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. UAE said on Monday that its air defenses were thwarting Iranian missiles and drones, forcing multiple flights to divert to Oman’s Muscat and circle over Saudi Arabia. The NOTAMs stated “EMIRATES FIR PARTIALLY CLOSED,” referring to the flight information region, and adding that flights into and out of the UAE were permitted only via specific entry and exit points. Read more:UAE says intercepted 15 missiles, four drones launched from IranMiddle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz
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