VIENNA, April 3, 2026 Austrian authorities have rejected an unspecified number of US military overflight requests due to their direct connection to the Iran conflict, citing violations of the country’s neutrality. The denials are based on Austria’s Troop Deployment Act of 2002, which regulates foreign military movements through its airspace or territory. While there is no blanket ban on US military overflights, those tied to active military operations in Iran—without UN Security Council authorization—are prohibited. Overflights implementing UN resolutions remain permitted. All foreign military flights must be registered in advance, including detailed information on routes, weapons, ammunition, and personnel. In 2026 alone, Austria recorded 5,127 authorized overflights by foreign militaries. However, 36 unauthorized attempts were blocked before entering Austrian airspace, and fighter jets scrambled 19 times to intercept or investigate violations. The Austrian Defense Ministry enforces strict oversight, requiring transparency for any foreign troop movements. The policy reflects the country’s longstanding neutrality, particularly in conflicts lacking UN mandates. No further details on the rejected US overflights were disclosed.