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Iran's Airspace Restrictions: Current Situation and Implications
- Iran has closed its central and western airspace to international overflights due to safety concerns, according to a spokesperson from Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.
- The closure affects domestic and international flights, extending flight cancellations until Thursday at 2 p.m. local time.
- The Iranian airspace had reopened over the weekend after a ceasefire, allowing the return of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.
- Authorities have not explained the reason for the renewed closure, but analysts suggest it indicates heightened regional tensions.
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Iran's Airspace Restrictions: Current Situation and Implications
Iran has limited the usage of its western and central airspace to international transit flights, as stated by the Iranian Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. Domestic flights connecting western regions with Tehran remain suspended. The announcement highlights a significant operational update affecting both international and local aviation sectors.
Iran has closed its airspace over the west and central parts of the country again, just days after allowing international transit flights to fly over the areas following the end of the conflict with Israel. Authorities have cited security reasons for the move, but have not provided a more specific explanation.
Iran closes western, central airspace to intl. overflights
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s transportation ministry has announced that the country’s western and central airspace will be closed to all flights just days after it allowed international transit flights to use the skies over those regions.
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