Journalist (@YahooNews), licensed aircraft dispatcher, ERAU MS in Aeronautics '20, #avgeek 
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FAA just out with three NOTAMs banning US operations (US air carriers, US-registered aircraft, licensed airmen) over Iran, Iraq, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Omanpic.twitter.com/dcmuqdASfb
What is a NOTAM? It's a notice to airmen. Basically any time-critical information that can affect flight operations and the safety of flight. Very often mundane but important messages (like a runway closure) or unserviceable lights. Sometimes you get security info like this.
Pilots and dispatchers must be made aware of all relevant NOTAMs, which can be pages and pages long. It's how current operational information is communicated to aviators around the world.
New, similar NOTAMs just out for UK operations in Iranian and Iraqi airspace (h/t @_opsgroup)pic.twitter.com/gezbDfniLY
Commercial flights coming out of the US (Turkish, Qatar, Emirates, etc.) don’t count right?
I don't believe so, no
Where can I find it on the web?
Yup, they have jurisdiction over US air carriers, aircraft and pilots. While they can't close the airspace, they can ban anyone operating under their authority from operating inside of it.
Does this affect charter operations that are taking troops over there?
Yes, there are exemptions and deviations and that generally includes DOD work
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