# airspace
Latest news and articles about airspace
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Beijing Calls Drone Patrol Near Dongsha 'Legal Training' as Cross‑Strait Tensions Flare
Beijing defended a Southern Theater Command drone flight near Dongsha Island as legitimate training after Taipei said a mainland reconnaissance drone entered within 12 nautical miles, calling the action provocative. The incident underscores rising use of drones for signalling and surveillance amid unresolved sovereignty claims and heightens risks of miscalculation in the Taiwan Strait.
Iran Reopens Skies After Brief Closure as Diplomacy Intensifies amid US Threats
Iran reopened its airspace after a short, five-hour closure that disrupted international flights, a move Tehran says reflects confidence in its ability to defend its skies. The reopening comes amid US threats of military action and intensive Iranian diplomacy aimed at defusing regional tensions while portraying recent unrest as externally instigated.