The airport in Hamburg has been closed since noon on Monday October 9 due to the threat of an attack on an Iranian plane

On Monday at 12:40 pm, Hamburg Airport stopped operations; the federal police received a threat via email regarding an arriving plane from Tehran (Iran).

How reported television network NDR, the federal police considered the threat serious, so the fire service and a large number of police were on duty at the scene.

There are 198 passengers and 16 crew members on board the passenger liner. The plane was screened in a secure location, and passengers were escorted to a separate exit and their luggage was thoroughly searched.

Due to the police operation, flights were suspended. According to the airport, there have been no takeoffs or landings since 12:40 p.m. The message says: “Due to the call of the federal police, takeoffs and landings are not possible for a short time. Flight delays are possible. Monitor the flight status.”

These events take place against the background attacks Hamas to Israel.

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