Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
Summary
Flights at Ronald Reagan National Airport were stopped for several hours because of security measures during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington, D.C. This caused over 100 flight cancellations and many delays. The visit came amid tensions related to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.Key Facts
- Flights were paused at Reagan National Airport from 11 a.m. to about 3 p.m., causing delays of over 300 flights and cancelling at least 126.
- Security was tightened to protect Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during his visit.
- Prime Minister al-Zaidi met with President Donald Trump, who invited him to an unscheduled lunch.
- The Iraqi leader’s visit occurs during a U.S. war with Iran and efforts to disarm pro-Iranian militias in Iraq.
- Al-Zaidi became prime minister after President Trump threatened to withdraw U.S. support if a pro-Iran candidate won.
- The U.S. government is concerned about possible Iranian threats on American soil.
- The Defense Secretary briefed some members of Congress about a $1.5 trillion military budget aimed at addressing threats.
- Recent plots involving drones and attacks in the U.S. have raised security worries during this tense period.
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