The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced Wednesday the reopening of Iraqi airspace and all airports, effective immediately, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reports.

In a statement received by INA, the authority said, "It has been decided to reopen Iraqi airspace to air traffic starting today, following the stabilization of the situation and the return to normalcy."

It added that "under this procedure, all civil aviation flights are permitted to resume, including transit, takeoff, and landing at Iraqi airports, in accordance with the approved regulations and instructions."

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority affirmed its "full commitment to implementing the highest standards of aviation safety and security, and to continuous coordination with relevant international organizations to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of air traffic."