Reagan Airport Grounded for Security | Baltimore News

Flights at Ronald Reagan National Airport ground for four hours Tuesday as security tightened for Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s high-stakes visit to Washington, sparking over 100 cancellations and hundreds of delays. Amid already congested airspace—compounded by a deadly 2025 mid-air collision—the U.S. scrambled to protect the prime minister’s motorcade route through D.C., even as his lunch meeting with President Trump extended. With the U.S.-Iran war entering its fourth month and Iran’s history of targeting U.S. figures, the security operation underscored the fragile diplomacy and heightened risks at home. Travelers paid the price, but officials prioritized safety during a volatile diplomatic window. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59024486c66b4d2c