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Shafaq News
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran reimposes airspace ban
Shafaq News – Tehran Iran reinstated, on Wednesday, a ban on international transit flights through its central and western airspace, reversing a brief reopening announced just one day earlier. The Ministry of Roads and Urban Development said the Civil Aviation Organization's Coordination Committee ordered the closure following new security assessments. Flights to and from Iran's northern, southern, and western regions — including Tehran and Tabriz — will remain grounded until Thursday at 2:00 p.m. local time (GMT+3:30), with only routes over eastern Iran remaining open. On June 13, Israel struck Iranian territory, prompting Iranian missile attacks on Tel Aviv. Nine days later, the United States hit Iranian nuclear sites, triggering an Iranian counterstrike on Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. A US-brokered ceasefire paused the escalation on June 24 after 12 days of cross-border attacks.
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Iran partially reopens airspace for overflights after ceasefire with Israel
Iran has partially reopened its airspace to international overflights following a ceasefire agreement with Israel that ended 12 days of intense conflict. The country's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development announced on Saturday that central and western air corridors are now open for international transit flights after comprehensive safety and security assessments conducted by the Civil Aviation Organization (CAO)."In addition to the eastern half of the country's airspace being available for domestic, international and overflight operations, the airspace over the central and western parts of the country has now also been opened only for international overflights," said Majid Akhavan, spokesperson for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, in a statement quoted by IRNA and reported by this marks a key step toward restoring regional air traffic, restrictions remain in place. Flights to and from airports in the northern, southern, and western regions of Iran, including Tehran's major hubs, Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini International Airports, are still suspended until further notice. These airspace areas will remain closed at least until 14:00 local time (10:30 GMT), the CAO confirmed. The announcement follows the earlier reopening of Iran's eastern airspace on Wednesday for both domestic and international flights, including overflights. Operational airports now include Mashhad, reportedly targeted during the Israeli strikes, and Chabahar in the Akhavan, spokesperson for the Roads and Urban Development Ministry, emphasized that while the eastern, central, and western skies are now accessible for overflight operations, the public should avoid traveling to airports within the restricted zones. He urged residents and travelers to stay updated through official government had fully closed its airspace on June 13 in response to a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and other areas, followed by retaliatory missile launches. The closure disrupted several key air corridors linking Asia, the Middle East, and reopening of selected airspace sectors is expected to relieve pressure on global flight routes, particularly those essential for long-haul travel between European and Asian destinations.- EndsWith inputs from AFPTune InMust Watch
Shafaq News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran allows partial resumption of flights
Shafaq News – Tehran Iran announced on Thursday the partial reopening of its airspace to domestic and international flights, easing restrictions imposed during a 12-day conflict with Israel that ended in a ceasefire. According to Majid Akhavan, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the decision follows joint civil-military evaluations and permits both international overflights and domestic and international flights operating to or from airports in eastern Iran. He noted that the decision aims to restore normal flight operations while maintaining full operational security. Earlier, the Civil Aviation Organization had extended the nationwide airspace closure until Thursday afternoon. That suspension, in place since June 13, was imposed after Israeli airstrikes targeted sites inside Iran.
Shafaq News
19-06-2025
- Shafaq News
Iran and Israel extend airspace closures amid continued strikes
2025-06-19T14:21:36+00:00 Shafaq News/ Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced on Thursday the extension of its airspace closure until early Friday, as the exchange of strikes with Israel enters its seventh consecutive day. According to a statement carried by IRNA, the organization said it had decided to extend the suspension of air traffic over Iranian airspace until 02:00 AM local time on Friday. Israel also shut down its airspace following extensive Iranian air raids. The Israeli Ministry of Transportation said in a statement that the airspace would remain closed to both departures and arrivals until further notice. The Civil Aviation Authority advised travelers not to head to Ben Gurion Airport, the country's main international hub. Air travel across the Middle East has faced significant disruptions since the onset of the Israeli-Iranian conflict on June 13th, with multiple regional and international carriers suspending or rerouting flights due to heightened security risks. Major airports in countries such as Jordan, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Syria, and Lebanon have reported delays and cancellations, particularly for routes passing through or near Iranian and Israeli airspace. Aviation authorities have issued warnings urging caution, while several airlines have opted to avoid the entire region, citing concerns over missile strikes and escalating military activity.
Roya News
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Iran extends flight suspension amid escalating tensions with ‘Israel'
Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced on Wednesday the extension of its nationwide flight suspension until 2 AM Thursday, citing ongoing military escalation with the Israeli Occupation and fears of renewed airstrikes. The decision comes as the region witnesses unprecedented tensions following a series of cross-border attacks between Tehran and 'Israel'. In recent days, 'Israeli' forces have carried out strikes on military and industrial sites inside Iran, including a facility near Tehran used for producing centrifuges. Several Iranian cities, including the capital, remain on high alert, with frequent air raid sirens and the presence of defensive aircraft reported. Authorities have also imposed internet restrictions and intensified security measures across the country. Observers say the continued suspension of flights reflects serious concerns that airports or civilian aircraft could become targets amid the ongoing conflict.
