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India Today
7 hours 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
Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Iran extends access to airspace for overflights after ceasefire
Passengers in line for check-in at Ben Gurion International airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 25 following a ceasefire that ended a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG TEHRAN - Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said on June 28. '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,' Mr Majid Akhavan, spokesman for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, said in a statement carried by the IRNA state news agency. Flights to and from airports in the north, south and west of the country, including Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, remained suspended, according to Mr Akhavan. 'All fellow citizens are requested not to go to airports located in the northern, southern and western regions of the country,' he said, urging travellers to follow updates through official sources only. The move comes after Iran reopened its eastern airspace on June 25, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting with Israel. Iran had closed its skies entirely on June 13 after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. Airports now operating include Mashhad in eastern Iran – which Israel claimed to have targeted during the conflict – as well as Chabahar in the south-east. Flights in other regions remain suspended until further notice. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Business Recorder
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Iran extends access to airspace for overflights after ceasefire
TEHRAN: Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said Saturday. '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,' Majid Akhavan, spokesman for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, said in a statement carried by the IRNA state news agency. Flights to and from airports in the north, south and west of the country, including Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, remained suspended, according to Akhavan. 'All fellow citizens are requested not to go to airports located in the northern, southern and western regions of the country,' he said, urging travellers to follow updates through official sources only. The move comes after Iran reopened its eastern airspace on Wednesday, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting with Israel. Iran had closed its skies entirely on June 13 after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. Airports now operating include Mashhad in eastern Iran — which Israel claimed to have targeted during the conflict — as well as Chabahar in the southeast. Flights in other regions remain suspended until further notice.
NDTV
14 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Iran Extends Access To Airspace For Overflights After Ceasefire
Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said Saturday. "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," Majid Akhavan, spokesman for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, said in a statement carried by the IRNA state news agency. Flights to and from airports in the north, south and west of the country, including Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, remained suspended, according to Akhavan. "All fellow citizens are requested not to go to airports located in the northern, southern and western regions of the country," he said, urging travellers to follow updates through official sources only. The move comes after Iran reopened its eastern airspace on Wednesday, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting with Israel. Iran had closed its skies entirely on June 13 after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. Airports now operating include Mashhad in eastern Iran -- which Israel claimed to have targeted during the conflict -- as well as Chabahar in the southeast. Flights in other regions remain suspended until further notice.
Al-Ahram Weekly
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Iran extends access to airspace for overflights after ceasefire - Region
Iran has expanded access to its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel, though flight restrictions remain in place across much of the country, an official said Saturday. "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," Majid Akhavan, spokesman for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, said in a statement carried by the IRNA state news agency. Flights to and from airports in the north, south and west of the country, including Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, remained suspended, according to Akhavan. "All fellow citizens are requested not to go to airports located in the northern, southern and western regions of the country," he said, urging travellers to follow updates through official sources only. The move comes after Iran reopened its eastern airspace on Wednesday, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting with Israel. Iran had closed its skies entirely on June 13 after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. Airports now operating include Mashhad in eastern Iran -- which Israel claimed to have targeted during the conflict -- as well as Chabahar in the southeast. Flights in other regions remain suspended until further notice. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
