Iran Reopens Airspace After Five-Hour Closure
Skies reopen as airlines resume flights following temporary shutdown amid rising regional tensions.
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Iran reopened its airspace late Wednesday following a temporary closure that lasted nearly five hours, disrupting international flight paths and prompting airlines to reroute aircraft across the region.
The temporary shutdown, which began at approximately 5:15 p.m. ET, restricted access to Iranian airspace except for authorised international flights, according to a notice on the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration website.
This measure led to flight cancellations, delays and changes in routing for carriers operating across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Flight-tracking data from Flightradar24 showed that the notice was removed shortly before 10 p.m. ET, signalling the return to normal skies.
Iranian carriers, including Mahan Air, Yazd Airways and AVA Airlines, were among the first flights to resume overflying the country once the closure was lifted.
The temporary airspace shutdown occurred amid heightened regional tensions, including concerns over potential military action involving the United States, as Tehran faces ongoing domestic protests and international scrutiny. The closure triggered some rerouting for major carriers and sparked advisories from aviation authorities in Europe.
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