US EditionIran closes airspace to most flights as tensions with US escalate
Iran closed its airspace for over two hours, allowing only authorized international flights amid escalating US-Iran tensions and widespread domestic protests, affecting many global carriers.
- Late Wednesday, Iran issued a Notice to Airmen closing its airspace to all flights except international ones with prior permission; the NOTAM lasted just over two hours.
- Rising regional tension and international scrutiny prompted the aviation move as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime faces nationwide protests with reports claiming more than 3,000 killed.
- Flight-Tracking data showed multiple planes denied entry or rerouted, while FlightRadar24 indicated the airspace over Iran and Iraq emptied rapidly before the NOTAM.
- Minutes later, the UK Foreign Office issued a travel advisory recommending against all but essential travel to Israel, warning of heightened regional tension and temporary closure of the British embassy in Tehran.
- US officials reported moving personnel amid tensions and withdrew military personnel from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, while President Donald Trump said, `We were given a very good, very good statement by people that are aware of what's going on.
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Iran reopened its airspace after close to five hours, on the basis of concerns about possible military action between the US and Iran, which forced airlines to cancel, redirect or delay some flights.
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Western InvestorIran closes its airspace to commercial aircraft for hours as tensions with US remain high
Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for hours without explanation as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s crackdown on protests. International carriers diverted flights north and south around Iran, but the closure appeared to expire and…
In recent weeks, the country has been the scene of anti-government mobilizations that have left thousands dead.
The world is watching closely after Iran temporarily closed its airspace, affecting several international flights, amid signs of escalating security tensions.
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