A sky empty of planes... a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, yet it’s the reality Iraq is living today. The Civil Aviation Authority announced a full 72-hour extension of the airspace closure as a precautionary measure. With the regional conflict raging on and rockets and drones crisscrossing the skies, traveling has become an uncalculated risk. This ongoing shutdown reflects a state of maximum alert and deep anxiety about what the coming days hold. The question on everyone's mind now is: when will life return to its open, normal state?