Hamburg Airport stopped work because of the threat of attack on a plane from Iran

Hamburg Federal Police considers a threat to an attack on Tehran's plane. 198 passengers are searched. The German Hamburg Airport stopped operating on Monday, October 9, due to the threat of an attack on the plane from Iran Tehran's capital. This was reported by NDR television network. According to media reports, the threat came to the Federal Police by email. It concerned a passenger plane that came from Tehran to Hamburg.

It is known that there were 198 passengers and 16 crew members on board the aircraft. The report also states that the aircraft is currently being inspected in a safe place. All passengers were taken to a separate exit, where their luggage is searched. "The Federal Police launched a large number of employees on the spot and considers a serious threat. The fire service is on duty," the message added. Due to the police operation, flights are suspended.

According to the airport, there were no lands from 12:40 gatherings. "In connection with the Federal Police West, gatherings and landings are impossible for a short time. Flight delays are possible. Follow the status of flight," the airport said.

These events occur against the backdrop of Hamas attack on Israel, which occurred on October 7, in particular, from the territory of the Gaza Sector, more than two thousand rockets were released, after which the militants launched a ground invasion of the country. The tahal declared martial law and launched an operation "Iron Swords". On October 8, Israel officially announced the war and put into operation "Alef", which has not been used since 1973.