Tehran, April 18: Iran has partially reopened its airspace for international flights passing through its eastern region. The announcement came from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday.
The authority stated that a section of the airspace was reopened at 7:00 AM local time (0330 GMT) on April 18.
According to the Tasnim News Agency, the decision to close Iran’s airspace was made following attacks from the US and Israel. In light of the current situation, the National Civil-Military Coordination Committee (CMC) reviewed the matter from both security and safety perspectives.
The statement further noted, “Accordingly, based on the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), the country’s airspace and several airports have been reopened as of 7:00 AM on April 18. The eastern part of Iran’s airspace is now open for international flights.”
The Civil Aviation Authority also mentioned that flight operations at the country’s airports would gradually resume based on technical and operational preparations from both military and civilian sectors.
However, more than three hours after the reopening, no international flights were visible on flight tracker websites passing through Iran. Reports indicated that several flights were taking longer routes to avoid Iranian airspace.
It is important to note that the conflict, which began with US-Israeli joint airstrikes on February 28, saw a temporary ceasefire on April 8 after 40 days. This pause was intended to reach a solid conclusion within two weeks. Meanwhile, relations between Iran and the US have fluctuated, with both sides attempting to position themselves favorably through statements and comments.
Discussions regarding uranium enrichment and the complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz remain complicated. While reports emerged on Friday that Iran announced the reopening of the Strait, just hours later, it was declared closed again. Allegations have surfaced that the US is continuously violating the ceasefire agreement.
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