Switzerland blocks certain US military flights amid the US-Iran war, citing its neutrality. Switzerland has announced the closure of its airspace to select US military flights, citing its long-standing policy of neutrality in international conflicts. “The Swiss Federal Council has decided today on several requests for overflights by US military aircraft. Switzerland’s Delicate Balancing ActBy selectively approving only logistical overflights and denying combat-related flights, Switzerland is carefully navigating its neutral stance. As tensions mount in the Middle East, Switzerland’s decision underscores the challenges faced by neutral nations in maintaining impartiality amid a rapidly escalating conflict.

Source: dna March 15, 2026 02:08 UTC