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Arabian Post
04-07-2025
- Arabian Post
Iran Restores Skies for Daylight Flights
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Iran has reopened its airspace and most airports to domestic and international flights after a total shutdown that began on 13 June amid escalating hostilities with Israel. Transit operations over central and western regions are permitted between 05:00 and 18:00 local time, though services from Isfahan and Tabriz remain on hold until essential safety measures are reinstated. Authorities confirmed that both Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports in Tehran, alongside facilities in the north, east, west and south, are now operational during daylight hours. Western and central corridors are open solely to international transit flights, while eastern airspace had already been accessible continuously. Domestic flights to and from Tehran and regional airports will resume once infrastructure is fully restored in line with civil aviation guidelines. ADVERTISEMENT The closure followed a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iran—targeting nuclear sites, missile production facilities and senior military figures—which prompted a robust Iranian response and prompted precautionary airspace closures across neighbouring nations, including Iraq, Jordan and the Gulf states. Airlines rerouted or cancelled flights as a prelude to the region-wide suspension of air travel. A ceasefire that took effect on 24 June gradually paved the way for these reopenings. Initial access was granted to the eastern region on 25 June, subsequently extended to central and western sectors by 28 June. However, intermittent military alerts and infrastructure disruptions have delayed full normalisation, particularly in Isfahan and Tabriz, where further runway and navigation enhancements are ongoing. The staggered reopening reflects Tehran's cautious approach. Majid Akhavan, a spokesman for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, made it clear that air traffic remains under stringent review. He urged travellers to monitor official announcements and refrain from heading to airports until confirmed schedules are issued, citing lingering security concerns. Flight carriers are cautiously recalibrating their routes. Dubai-based Emirates, while slated to resume flights to Tehran on 5 July, continues to suspend services citing regional instability. Air Arabia, flydubai and other Gulf-based airlines are restoring routes to Iran incrementally, yet remain poised to implement rapid reroutes if tensions escalate. India's airlines, affected by reroutes over Pakistan earlier this year, are closely tracking developments as Iran reopens key air corridors. The restoration also supports humanitarian efforts, as demonstrated in June when Iran temporarily opened its airspace for Operation Sindhu, aiding the evacuation of around 1,000 students via charter flights. That exception underscored a willingness to prioritise civilian movement despite the turbulent context. Analysts indicate that Iran's role as a major air transit hub linking Europe and Asia makes its airspace a strategic asset for global aviation. The closure had already prompted prolonged flight schedules, increased operational costs and forced carriers into longer routes over Central Asia or Gulf nations. Renewed access is expected to alleviate congestion, reduce costs and enhance connectivity—provided the ceasefire endures. Security remains the overriding determinant. The aftermath of Israeli strikes revealed Iranian air defences were significantly degraded, prompting internal crackdowns, arrests and increased surveillance across Tehran. This atmosphere continues to inform aviation authorities and airlines evaluating the risks of resuming services fully. As daylight flight operations proceed, aviation experts caution that any flare-up could trigger speedier closures than in June. The Ministry has signalled readiness to reinstate restrictions at short notice. Safety advisories emphasise real-time assessments of missile threats, missile defence readiness and diplomatic ties.
India Today
03-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Iran resumes most flights, reopens airspace after Israel conflict: State media
Iran has reopened its airspace for both domestic and international flights after a temporary closure due to the conflict with Israel, according to Iran's state media. The closure was imposed on June 13 after Israel launched a wave of to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, Iran's airspace is now open to international transit flights between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm local time. This includes major airports in the capital Tehran and in other parts of the Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, as well as those in the north, east, west and south of the country, have been reopened and are ready to operate flights," Iran's official IRNA news agency also confirmed. Flights from most airports across the country have resumed, except from the cities of Isfahan and Tabriz. Authorities said that flights from those two cities will restart once the needed safety infrastructure is in place.A day earlier, Iran had closed its central and western airspace to international transit flights. Domestic, international, and transit flights, the rest of the country's skies were CLOSURE WAS RESPONSE TO ISRAEL TENSIONSThe decision to close Iranian airspace came after Israel launched airstrikes in mid-June, which forced Iranians to retaliate. In response, Iran shut down all its airports and blocked airspace for domestic and international flights. A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, Majid Akhavan, explained that the closure was made by a civil aviation coordination committee for safety reasons."The country's central and western airspace was closed again to international overflights, but the eastern half remains open," Akhavan reopening of airspace began shortly after a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on June 24. Iran had first allowed flights over its eastern region before expanding access to more parts of the country. However, as tensions kept boiling, Iran once again limited access over some areas last week.- EndsWith inputs from Agencies Must Watch
Al Bawaba
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Iran closes western airspace amid ceasefire tensions and security fears
ALBAWABA- Iran will shut its western and central airspace to passenger aircraft starting Thursday, the country's transportation ministry announced, reversing a brief reopening following a ceasefire with Israel. Also Read Over 170 killed in Gaza in 24 hours as Israel intensifies assault Ministry spokesman Majid Akhavan said Iran's civil aviation coordination committee ordered the closure, citing "security and safety concerns." The decision comes just days after Tehran allowed international transit flights to resume over those regions. Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced on Wednesday that only a limited number of airports in eastern Iran — including Mashhad, Zahedan, Chabahar, Zabol, and Birjand — will continue to provide limited service to nearby provinces or neighboring countries. — Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) July 2, 2025 'Only the eastern half of the country's airspace remains open to domestic, international, and transit flights,' Akhavan said. He confirmed that major airports, including Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports, will stay closed, with flight cancellations extended until 14:00 local time on Thursday. Iran had partially reopened its skies on June 25, one day after a ceasefire was declared, to facilitate international flights and the return of tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia after Hajj. The sudden reversal raises new concerns amid fears that Israel may violate the ceasefire. Speculation is mounting that renewed Israeli attacks could target Iranian territory, possibly in retaliation for reported damage to its nuclear facilities. Also Read Iran denies report of violating ceasefire Tensions are further heightened ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump has framed the meeting as a "celebration" of Israeli attacks on Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli officials have issued threats of further strikes. In response to the escalating situation, Iran has suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a move ratified by President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Iranian parliament. Tehran has accused the IAEA of failing to protect its nuclear facilities and playing a "negative role" in the crisis.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Iran Airspace Reopening: Iran Resumes Central and Western Airspace for International Flights Following Conflict, ET TravelWorld
Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETTravelWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETTravelWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. Iran has announced reopening its airspace in central and western areas to allow international flights, the Roads and Urban Development Ministry announced. The decision was made following the approval of the Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) of Iran and completion of security and safety assessments by the relevant authorities, ministry spokesman Majid Akhavan said in a added the country had earlier reopened its eastern airspace to domestic, international, and passing flights, stressing that no flight would land in or take off from Iran's airports in the northern, southern and western another statement, the CAO said the country's airspace in the northern, southern, and western parts would remain closed until 14:00 local time (1030 GMT) on Sunday. Iran closed its airspace on June 13 following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and other areas. Following a 12-day aerial conflict, a ceasefire between the two sides was achieved on ministry had announced on Wednesday night the reopening of its eastern airspace, saying the move aimed to gradually restore air traffic to pre-conflict levels, Xinhua news agency reported."In view of the reopening of Iran's eastern airspace to domestic and international flights, the country's airspace in the northern, southern and western parts will remain closed until 14:00 local time on Friday (1030 GMT)," IRIB quoted Spokesman of Iran's Roads and Urban Development Ministry Majid Akhavan as in the day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that its 12-day military operation against Iran resulted in significant damage to three of the country's main nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, dealing a major blow to the Iranian regime's nuclear infrastructure. The IDF asserted that Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13 intending to damage the Iranian nuclear and missile projects following the identification of progress in the three programmes whose ultimate goal was to "destroy the State of Israel".
Hans India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Iran reopens central, western airspace to international transit flights
Tehran: Iran has announced reopening its airspace in central and western areas to allow international flights, the Roads and Urban Development Ministry announced. The decision was made following the approval of the Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) of Iran and completion of security and safety assessments by the relevant authorities, ministry spokesman Majid Akhavan said in a statement. He added the country had earlier reopened its eastern airspace to domestic, international, and passing flights, stressing that no flight would land in or take off from Iran's airports in the northern, southern and western parts. In another statement, the CAO said the country's airspace in the northern, southern, and western parts would remain closed until 14:00 local time (1030 GMT) on Sunday. Iran closed its airspace on June 13 following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and other areas. Following a 12-day aerial conflict, a ceasefire between the two sides was achieved on Tuesday. The ministry had announced on Wednesday night the reopening of its eastern airspace, saying the move aimed to gradually restore air traffic to pre-conflict levels, Xinhua news agency reported. "In view of the reopening of Iran's eastern airspace to domestic and international flights, the country's airspace in the northern, southern and western parts will remain closed until 14:00 local time on Friday (1030 GMT)," IRIB quoted Spokesman of Iran's Roads and Urban Development Ministry Majid Akhavan as saying. Earlier in the day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that its 12-day military operation against Iran resulted in significant damage to three of the country's main nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, dealing a major blow to the Iranian regime's nuclear infrastructure. The IDF asserted that Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13 intending to damage the Iranian nuclear and missile projects following the identification of progress in the three programmes whose ultimate goal was to 'destroy the State of Israel'.
