Iran has reopened its airspace for international flights after a temporary suspension that lasted nearly five hours, allowing air traffic to gradually return to normal. The brief shutdown disrupted several international airlines and affected flight schedules across the region.
According to international media reports citing the US Federal Aviation Administration, Iran announced the closure of its airspace late Thursday at 1:45 a.m. local time. The restriction applies to all international flights except those arriving in or departing from Iranian airports.
Approximately five hours later, Iranian authorities lifted the restriction. Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 confirmed that Iran reopened its airspace around 6:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, enabling international flights to resume their normal routes.
During the temporary closure, several airlines were forced to cancel or suspend flights, while others had to divert to alternative routes, leading to delays and operational challenges for carriers and passengers alike.
The airspace shutdown occurred amid heightened tensions following remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding recent anti-government protests in Iran and reported casualties. Trump had stated that the United States was considering multiple response options in light of the situation.
However, later on Wednesday night, during remarks at the Oval Office, President Trump said that according to information received from what he described as “credible sources,” the killings in Iran had stopped and executions would not be carried out. He warned that the United States would respond forcefully if the violence resumed or if executions were implemented.
